Nasdaq's Thomas Expects 'Fairly Busy' Year for IPOs in 2025

The video discusses the resurgence of IPOs, highlighting over 160 IPOs on NASDAQ in the current year, raising over $20 billion. It anticipates a busy 2025 with significant activity from private equity sponsors and biotech companies. The discussion also covers the trend of small companies staying private longer and the impact of exchange transfers, with NASDAQ attracting many companies from the NYSE. The NASDAQ 100 index is a major draw for companies seeking inclusion, offering significant passive investment opportunities.

What is the expected trend for the IPO market in 2025 according to the transcript?

• A strong start with many IPOs

• A decline in IPOs

• A complete halt in IPO activities

• No significant change

How many IPOs were conducted on NASDAQ this year according to the transcript?

• Over 250

• Over 200

• Over 160

• Over 100

What role does NASDAQ Private Market play for companies?

• It helps companies avoid going public

• It provides liquidity to shareholders before an IPO

• It increases the market cap of companies

• It reduces the need for private equity sponsors

What is a reason companies might wait longer to go public?

• Lack of interest from investors

• High growth potential in private markets

• Regulatory challenges

• Lack of financial resources

Why are some companies transferring their listings from NYSE to NASDAQ?

• To increase their stock price

• To avoid SEC regulations

• To reduce listing fees

• To be included in NASDAQ specific indexes

What change did the SEC make 20 years ago regarding stock exchanges?

• Increased the listing fees for all exchanges

• Allowed companies to list on multiple exchanges

• Allowed companies to transfer their stock ticker between exchanges

• Restricted companies to a single exchange

What is one of the main attractions for companies to be included in the NASDAQ 100 index?

• Increased media coverage

• Access to more investors

• Becoming a major passive shareholder

• Higher stock prices