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IPOs Fizzle in Second Quarter

Offerings drop 34% as Facebook debut, European crisis scare away buyers.

By Lee Spears, Bloomberg | Updated on June 29, 2012

Initial public offerings fell 34 percent this quarter as Facebook Inc.’s disappointing debut and worsening economic conditions rattled investors, pressuring companies to lure buyers with cheaper valuations.

IPOs globally raised $41.3 billion, the worst second quarter since 2009, data compiled by Bloomberg show. That compared with $62.7 billion a year ago. At least 50 companies shelved sales as Europe’s debt crisis spread, growth prospects slowed in China and Facebook’s stock sank 17 percent from its May 17 IPO price.

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