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Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster on Strengthening U.S. IPO Momentum Amid WaterBridge and Pattern Filings

Reuters highlighted a surge in U.S. IPO activity as WaterBridge Infrastructure and Pattern Group filed to go public. IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster noted: “Lower U.S. rates and a proliferation of the rally to U.S. small- and mid-caps may add fuel to the fire towards year-end.” He added: “The golden age for U.S. IPO is here,” citing strong gains in the IPOX^® 100 Index.

August 23, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Analyst Lukas Muehlbauer on Conservative IPO Pricing Amid Big Debuts

Strong U.S. IPO debuts are sparking debate over cautious pricing by Wall Street banks. In Reuters, IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer noted that conservative pricing is a strategy to “build positive momentum and long-term brand equity,” while ensuring easier access to follow-up capital.

August 22, 2025Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Highlights Crypto’s Growing Role in the IPO Market

Figure Technology Solutions filed for a U.S. IPO after reporting a 22% revenue surge in the first half of 2025. Reuters highlighted the growing wave of crypto-related listings, including Gemini. IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster commented, “Crypto is becoming one of the big pillars of the IPO market, with more deals expected not only via IPO- but also through deSPAC transactions.”

August 19, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster on Via’s IPO and U.S. Market Sentiment

Reuters reported that Via Transportation, a New York-based transit-technology company powering public transit systems worldwide, has filed for a U.S. IPO after posting a 27% revenue gain in the first half of 2025. IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster said IPO activity will be “seasonally subdued” in the coming weeks before picking up again, and noted Via’s listing will test sentiment for other travel- and transit-tech offerings.

August 15, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Nikkei

Nikkei: IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer comments on GrabAGun

Japan’s largest financial newspaper, Nikkei , featured IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer in coverage of “Trump stocks.” The piece highlighted GrabAGun Digital Holdings, which announced a $20 million share repurchase after its post-listing performance declined. Muehlbauer noted that while Donald Trump Jr.’s endorsement can help raise brand awareness, investors will ultimately focus on the company’s ability to deliver sustainable growth.

August 15, 2025Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® Founder Josef Schuster Comments on Circle’s Opportunistic Early Share Sale

Circle Internet Group is selling 10 million shares just two months after its IPO, capitalizing on a 349% stock surge. IPOX^® founder Josef Schuster called it “an opportunistic move… that’s how risk gets transferred into public market.” The oversubscribed offering highlights strong investor demand despite the unusually short lock-up timeline.

August 14, 2025Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^® Europe Index Delivers 24% Return in 2025 Amid Mixed IPO Performance

Bloomberg featured the IPOX^® 100 Europe Index in its coverage of European IPO performance. While several large IPOs are trading below their offer prices, the index — tracking the region’s largest and most liquid IPOs and spinoffs — has delivered a strong 24% return year-to-date.

August 14, 2025

Media mentions · Bloomberg

Bloomberg: IPOX^®’s Lukas Muehlbauer on Europe’s Potential IPO Revival

Europe’s IPO market may be set for a revival, with major listings from Navoi Mining, Visma, Verisure, and Czechoslovak Group on the horizon. After years of sluggish activity, improving market depth and sector momentum could reopen the deal window. IPOX^®’s Lukas Muehlbauer says early successes will be key to sustaining activity. Read Bloomberg’s full coverage and IPOX^®’s market insight.

August 13, 2025Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster on the State of the IPO Market

In an interview with Money Life Podcast, IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster describes the IPO market as bullish and strong, driven by the performance of recent offerings. He notes that SPACs have returned and are a permanent fixture for companies going public. Schuster also highlights an innovative IPOX^® high-dividend strategy, which capitalizes on mispriced, income-generating companies. He suggests post-IPO investing can be a more liquid and cost-effective alternative to private equity.

August 13, 2025Josef Schuster

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