eToro publicly filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant step toward its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Weeks after confidentially submitting a draft registration statement to the SEC, the company has now made public some of the details of the expected public listing.

According to its announcement, the company intends to list its Class A common shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ETOR.” However, key details such as the number of shares and pricing range remain undisclosed. The offering’s completion will depend on market conditions and regulatory approvals.

“The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or other terms of the offering,” the company mentioned.

A Move Toward Public Markets

By filing a registration statement on Form F-1, eToro has initiated the process required to bring its shares to the public market. The company has enlisted major financial institutions to manage the offering.

Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS, and Citigroup are serving as lead book-runners, while Deutsche Bank Securities, BofA Securities, Cantor, and several others are acting as additional book-running managers and co-managers. eToro’s move to go public comes amid mixed market conditions, with recent IPOs facing varying levels of success.

Market Conditions and Regulatory Review

The company will need to navigate regulatory hurdles and investor sentiment to ensure a smooth transition to the public market. The SEC’s review process is a key factor in the IPO’s timeline. The company has clarified that no securities can be sold until the registration statement becomes effective.

Notably, the latest IPO filing is not the first attempt by eToro to go public. In 2021, the company planned a $10.4 billion SPAC merger but discarded the initiative reportedly due to challenging market conditions. And in 2023, eToro raised $250 million at a $3.5 billion valuation, boosted by strong equity and cryptocurrency markets.

Toward the end of last year, eToro obtained the approval to offer its services in New York. In an interview on the NYSE LinkedIn page, eToro’s founder and CEO, Yoni Assia, described the move as a “milestone in enabling eToro to our New York customers.”

This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.FinTechRead More

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