Dutch Companies Aim to Beat Brexit in IPO Rush

The video discusses the pent-up demand for IPOs at the start of the year, influenced by global market volatility and Brexit concerns. It highlights several companies planning to go public, including Philips, Basic Fit, CVA, and ASR. The discussion also touches on the Dutch economy's recovery from the financial crisis, with improved consumer spending and reduced unemployment, providing a favorable environment for IPOs.

What is one of the main reasons for the pent-up demand for IPOs at the beginning of the year?

• A decrease in unemployment rates

• A surge in consumer spending

• Global market stability

• Volatility in the markets worldwide

Which major event is seen as a potential seismic shift for the market?

• The Olympic Games

• The launch of a new tech company

• Brexit

• The US presidential election

Which company announced it would sell shares of its lighting division?

• Basic Fit

• CVA

• ASR

• Philips

What is the primary industry of Basic Fit?

• Lighting

• Insurance

• Logistics

• Discount fitness

What is a common theme among the companies planning to go public?

• They are all based in the US

• They represent a broad range of industries

• They are all government-backed

• They all belong to the tech industry