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Dec. 21, 2012

U.S. IPO numbers in 2012 rise slightly with JOBS Act

Initial public offerings rose in 2012, apparently boosted by entrepreneur-friendly provisions of the JOBS Act.

By David Ruiz
Daily Journal Staff Writer

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Startup company lawyers expected the JOBS Act to help revive IPO activity in 2012, and data shows the legislation likely accomplished that mission. While filings have not skyrocketed, lawyers say the changes have enabled higher-quality offerings. The U.S. saw 128 IPOs raise a combined $43 billion this year, a 17 percent increase in funds raised compared to 2011, according to data from ...

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