Hong Kong's stock market is buzzing with four IPOs, including Sino Synergy Hydrogen Energy, while Canadian markets see a trend towards privatization over IPOs. DEAG Entertainment plans a Frankfurt re-IPO in 2024, Germany's Spread Group eyes an IPO to double revenue by 2028, Floward targets a Saudi IPO, and Golden Goose prepares for a Milan IPO amidst market cautiousness.

Media group MBC is preparing for a high-profile IPO in Saudi Arabia, while Tata Technologies' IPO in India is oversubscribed. HKEX launches the digital IPO platform FINI, CATL considers a Hong Kong H-Share listing, Fosun International plans to spin off Luz Saude in Portugal, and Houyi Digital Internet Industry Technology files for a Nasdaq IPO.

In 2024, significant IPO activity is expected in Europe and globally, with Euronext anticipating a surge in tech IPOs. Figure Technologies plans to list its LendCo division, while Chinese smartphone giant Honor is also considering an IPO. Dubai Taxi Co.'s IPO was quickly subscribed, and PureHealth Holding is set to list on Abu Dhabi's market, demonstrating robust interest in diverse sectors.

In 2023, the IPO market showed signs of a rebound after the decline in 2022, reports IPOX® Schuster's Josef Schuster. The first nine months saw 76 IPOs raise nearly $15 billion, contrasting with 65 deals in 2022. Schuster anticipates a continued upward trend through 2024, emphasizing the volatile yet potentially rewarding nature of IPOs.

IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster analyzes the volatile IPO market, noting a 2023 rebound with 76 IPOs raising $15 billion. Private equity firms are reacquiring companies post-IPO slump, with notable buybacks in several sectors. Turkey's IPO market is surging, expecting 100 companies to list in 2024. Carmot Therapeutics, focusing on obesity and diabetes drugs, announced plans for an IPO to raise up to $100 million.

Investcorp Capital's IPO in Abu Dhabi closed at its offering price, contrasting with WuXi XDC's 36% surge in Hong Kong and Ecopro Materials' 58% increase in Seoul. Meanwhile, DayDayCook set its NYSE American IPO price at $8.50, adjusting from a higher range, and Li Auto Inc. is poised to join Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index.

Alibaba halted its Alicloud spinoff due to US chip restrictions, affecting its stock. Siemens considers an IPO for its Innomotics unit, valued at €3 billion. SpaceX's Starlink is advancing towards a late 2024 IPO, with growing subscribers. Sanofi is discussing a potential IPO for its consumer health division, over $20 billion. Renault's Ampere unit eyes a 2024 IPO, targeting €10 billion revenue by 2025.

Renault is realigning for EV expansion through a potential Ampere IPO, Morocco's Neo Motors aims for a Casablanca Stock Exchange debut, and China's iMotion targets a Hong Kong IPO for autonomous tech development. Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI faces its weakest IPO year in five years, and the US IPO market risks further disruption from a looming government shutdown impacting SEC operations.

Hebei Gellec, backed by BYD, plans a 2024 Hong Kong IPO, potentially valuing it at $2 billion. Bain Capital is considering selling or IPO-ing Varsity Brands, valued over $6 billion. Glencore acquired a 77% stake in Teck Resources' coal business for $6.93 billion, with plans to list the combined coal operations on the NYSE. These moves reflect significant activities in IPOs and acquisitions in varied industries, from battery technology to academic apparel and mining.

IPOs present buyer’s market amid tough valuations, especially for US tech, with many firms like Klaviyo and Instacart underperforming. Klarna is shifting towards profitability, eyeing an IPO. Renault's EV unit, Ampere, might spin off instead of an IPO. Dubai Taxi Company is preparing for a public offering amid market volatility. UL Solutions Inc. is planning a NYSE listing, demonstrating some optimism in the challenging IPO landscape of 2023.

Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd. has filed for a U.S. IPO, aiming to raise up to $1 billion. Latin American REIT Fibra Next plans a Mexican IPO post-Thanksgiving, targeting $1 billion. LSEG CEO predicts a rebound in IPO activity. Investcorp Capital prices its Abu Dhabi IPO at the top range, raising $451 million. Syngenta Group's delayed Shanghai IPO reflects a downturn in the Asian IPO market.

Several firms are positioning themselves in the public market, with Geely's Zeekr planning a New York IPO, possibly raising over $1 billion. Fortegra eyes a NYSE listing to tap into the specialty insurance growth. Investcorp Capital boosts its Abu Dhabi IPO with heavyweight backing, aiming to raise $451 million. Syngenta delays its $9 billion IPO due to market volatility, while Rakuten Securities postpones its offering as Mizuho boosts its stake.

Cuscal has delayed its A$514 million IPO, while Oldenburgische Landesbank considers listing amidst profit growth. Klarna navigates regulatory challenges before its UK IPO, Euronext rejects a joint venture with Deutsche Börse for IPO support, and Circle eyes a 2024 IPO as stablecoin interest grows, highlighting the varied responses to current market conditions.

Shein eyes a $90 billion U.S. IPO valuation, Ecopro Materials adjusts IPO terms, EV firm GoZero is seeking funds pre-IPO, Bergé potentially delays Astara's IPO, CARGO Therapeutics aims for a $300 million Nasdaq listing, WuXi XDC targets a $520 million Hong Kong IPO, Hilton Grand Vacations confirms $1.5 billion acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations.

Amidst South Korea's short-selling ban, the IPOX® International Index, including stocks like LG Energy and Ecopro BM, saw substantial gains, though analysts advise caution. Meanwhile, Swedish BNPL firm Klarna is transitioning to a UK holding company, hinting at a $15 billion IPO, possibly in New York. Indian e-commerce startup Udaan is prepping for a 2025 IPO, aiming for operational profit and considering global listing locations.

U.S. gene therapy firm Lexeo Therapeutics prices its $100m IPO to advance R&D, despite a net loss in H1 2023. Chinese electric truck maker Windrose Technology plans a U.S. IPO in 2024, targeting a $200m raise and is currently undergoing pre-IPO fundraising. South Korean battery material producer Ecopro Materials adjusts its IPO pricing due to the European EV market slowdown. SpaceX's Starlink's breakeven cash flow triggers IPO speculations, with Elon Musk linking its IPO prospects to profitability.