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Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Csquare’s NYSE Debut and Selective IPO Market

Reuters reported that Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare was valued at $3.2 billion after a subdued NYSE debut, with shares closing below the $21 IPO price. IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer said investors viewed the company’s AI infrastructure exposure alongside substantial leverage and continued losses, prompting disciplined pricing. He added that the successful deal still showed the IPO market remains open to AI infrastructure companies, although investor demand appears selective rather than overheated in the current, cautious new-issue market environment.

July 18, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Comments on Standard Nuclear’s Reduced IPO and Valuation Pressures

IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster commented on Standard Nuclear’s decision to cut its proposed U.S. IPO by more than half, lowering its targeted valuation to $2.4 billion amid cautious investor sentiment. He said weak performance among recent IPOs, including SpaceX, is weighing on demand for high-risk, loss-making offerings. Schuster also noted that sector-specific weakness, reflected in declines for NuScale Power and Oklo, is creating a more challenging pricing environment ahead of Standard Nuclear’s planned NYSE debut during its New York launch.

July 15, 2026Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Seeking Alpha

Seeking Alpha: FPX ETF Tracking the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index Featured in Analysis of IPO Market Exposure

Seeking Alpha featured an analysis of the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), highlighting the fund’s tracking of the IPOX^® 100 U.S. Index. The article discusses FPX as a diversified ETF for exposure to U.S. companies that have recently gone public, with a focus on index methodology, sector positioning, recent performance, and risk profile. It also examines how IPO market trends, AI enthusiasm, and corporate spinoffs may shape the fund’s opportunity set.

July 8, 2026

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster Comments on Londian Wason’s U.S. IPO Filing and China Listing Trends

IPOX^® CEO Josef Schuster told Reuters that Londian Wason New Energy Tech’s U.S. IPO filing could mark an important step for larger Chinese issuers seeking access to U.S. equity markets. Schuster noted that, if successful, the offering may help reopen the U.S. IPO market for bigger China-based deals. He also highlighted Londian’s position as a leading manufacturer of a key battery component, suggesting the company could attract investor interest despite pending pricing details.

July 3, 2026Josef Schuster

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Jersey Mike’s IPO Filing and Restaurant Listing Trends

IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer commented on Jersey Mike’s U.S. IPO filing in Reuters, noting the sandwich chain’s clear franchise-driven investment story, reported revenue growth, expansion plans and Blackstone backing. He also said the proposed listing could test investor appetite for restaurant IPOs, a category with mixed aftermarket performance. Reuters reported that Jersey Mike’s operates more than 3,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker JMKE as public markets reopen broadly.

July 2, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® VP Kat Liu Comments on Cumberland Farms’ IPO Filing and Consumer IPO Momentum

IPOX^® VP Kat Liu commented on Cumberland Farms’ IPO filing in Reuters coverage of the convenience store retailer’s move toward a Nasdaq listing. Liu noted that the IPO market’s reopening has broadened beyond AI and other high-growth sectors, with companies from a wider range of industries coming to market. She also said investors may view Cumberland Farms as a defensive retail business with stable cash flows rather than a traditional consumer discretionary company amid the renewed IPO momentum in 2026.

July 2, 2026Kat Liu

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on ITG’s Nasdaq Debut and AI Infrastructure Demand

IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted in Reuters on ITG’s Nasdaq debut, saying: “The current buzz around the AI and data center theme helped ITG to go public, with investors still looking for companies that can benefit from the rising demand around digital infrastructure.” Reuters reported that ITG shares rose 12.5%, valuing the Oaktree-backed digital infrastructure company at $2.18 billion and highlighting investor demand for companies tied to AI infrastructure.

July 1, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Lime’s Nasdaq Debut and IPO Market Reception

IPOX^® Associate Muehlbauer commented on the debut of mobility firm Lime in Reuters. The Uber-backed e-scooter and bike operator opened above its $25 IPO price, valuing the company at about $1.73 billion. Muehlbauer said the pricing and first-day trading indicated sufficient investor demand, though the reception appeared measured. He added that Lime must prove it can sustain growth through seasonal and market cycles without relying mainly on adding vehicles and capex in a competitive sector.

July 1, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

Media mentions · Reuters

Reuters: IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer Comments on Sinda’s NYSE Debut and Mining IPO Demand

Reuters reported that Mexican silver miner Sinda fell 10% in its NYSE debut after raising $213 million in its U.S. IPO. IPOX^® Research Associate Lukas Muehlbauer was quoted on the selective IPO window for mining firms, noting that pre-production miners face investor scrutiny because their value depends on long-term execution. He also highlighted Sinda’s “high-risk, high-reward profile,” citing its appealing location and experienced backing alongside the uncertainty of exploration-stage mining companies in the current market for metals producers and explorers.

June 27, 2026Lukas Muehlbauer

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