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Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu comments on Tariff Risks in Bob's Discount Furniture IPO

Reuters reports that Bob's Discount Furniture is targeting a $2.5 billion valuation in its upcoming NYSE IPO. IPOX^® VP Kat Liu analyzed the retailer's position regarding trade risks, noting that the company’s shift away from China sourcing helps mitigate specific tariff concerns. However, Liu cautioned that the stock might still experience volatility driven by broader market sentiment regarding freight costs and global trade, rather than direct margin impacts.

January 26, 2026Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer comments on Forgent Power’s AI-Driven IPO Valuation

Reuters reports that Forgent Power is targeting an $8.8 billion valuation in its upcoming NYSE debut. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer provided expert analysis on the listing, characterizing the company’s heavy focus on data centers as a rare "direct play" on AI spending. Muehlbauer noted that while the growth narrative is strong, the proposed 10x price-to-sales ratio asks investors to pay a significant premium over industry peers.

January 26, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on EquipmentShare’s Nasdaq Debut

Construction tech firm EquipmentShare surged in its Nasdaq debut, reaching a $7.2 billion valuation. In coverage by Reuters, IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer analyzes the deal, highlighting the company’s tech-driven growth potential against legacy competitors. Muehlbauer also notes the sensitivity of their expansion plans to the interest rate outlook. Read the full update on the latest addition to the U.S. IPO landscape.

January 23, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer Analyzes BitGo's Debut Amidst Crypto Market Headwinds

IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was featured in a recent Reuters article analyzing BitGo’s successful NYSE debut. Muehlbauer notes that BitGo serves as a key bellwether for the 2026 crypto IPO market, launching against the headwinds of a recent sector selloff. He highlights that BitGo’s positioning as a profitable, regulated infrastructure play - rather than a pure token play - helps insulate it from daily Bitcoin volatility.

January 22, 2026

Media mentions · Benzinga

Benzinga: IPOX^®-linked ETFs FPX and FPXI Highlighted as IPO Market Heats Up in January 2026

As the U.S. IPO market heats up in January 2026 with over 20 new listings, Benzinga identifies IPO-focused ETFs as efficient tools for investors. The article highlights the First Trust U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) and First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI), both tracking IPOX^® indices, as key funds to watch. These strategies offer systematic exposure to the largest U.S. and international IPOs and spin-offs during their critical growth phases.

January 22, 2026

Media mentions · Barron's

Barron's: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Comments on BitGo's IPO and Market Selectivity

Barron's features IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster in an analysis of BitGo's upcoming $2 billion NYSE debut. Highlighting the crypto custodian's profitability as a key strength, Schuster notes that while financials are solid, recent market volatility suggests investors remain disciplined. He cautions that despite the hype, there won't be "indiscriminate demand" for the stock. The piece also examines the broader 2026 IPO landscape, including upcoming listings like EquipmentShare.

January 14, 2026Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu Comments on EquipmentShare.com’s $6.4 Billion IPO Target

Reuters reports that construction tech firm EquipmentShare.com is targeting a $6.41 billion valuation in its upcoming U.S. IPO. IPOX^® VP Kat Liu provided expert commentary in the article, noting that the firm’s T3 technology layer adds a "narrative premium" compared to traditional rental competitors. Liu also highlighted the company’s impressive growth trajectory, predicting "healthy demand" driven by the credibility of its narrative as it prepares to list on Nasdaq.

January 13, 2026Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer Comments on BitGo's $1.96 Billion IPO Target

A recent Reuters article discusses BitGo's target of a $1.96 billion valuation in its upcoming IPO. IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer provides expert commentary, noting that recent market scrutiny has driven a "flight to quality," positioning BitGo as a defensive play due to its regulatory status. The piece also highlights BitGo’s strategic timing amid small-cap momentum, supported by its recent pivot to profitability and OCC approval as a national trust bank.

January 12, 2026

Media mentions · Seeking Alpha

Seeking Alpha: IPOX^®-linked FPX ETF Recognized for Superior Long-Term Performance

A recent Seeking Alpha analysis by Fred Piard identifies the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which tracks the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index, as the market's "most compelling" IPO fund. Piard notes that the ETF has significantly outperformed competitors and benchmarks since 2006, driven by the index’s unique methodology that captures value from both new listings and corporate spin-offs. He concludes that the fund's rules-based approach offers investors superior long-term returns compared to other strategies in the space.

January 12, 2026

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