Why Now Is a Good Time for Travelport to IPO

Why Now Is a Good Time for Travelport to IPO

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The transcript discusses the current favorable market conditions for going public, driven by high stock prices and low volatility. It highlights the challenges faced by a company with minimal growth and significant debt, and the strategic timing of IPOs to capitalize on the open market window. The urgency is emphasized due to calendar constraints and potential market pullbacks. Blackstone's limited stake in the company and their concerns about its performance are also noted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the current market conditions that make it a good time to go public?

High stock prices and low volatility

Low stock prices and high volatility

High stock prices and high volatility

Low stock prices and low volatility

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might investors be hesitant about the company's growth potential?

The company is in a declining industry

The company has significant growth and minimal debt

The company has minimal growth and significant debt

The company is a new startup with no track record

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'IPO window' that private equity firms are concerned about?

A time when companies must report earnings

A time when companies must file taxes

A period when market conditions are favorable for going public

A period when market conditions are unfavorable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the calendar issues affecting the timing of IPOs?

Summer vacations and school holidays

Halloween and Valentine's Day

Jewish holidays and Thanksgiving

Easter and New Year's Eve

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the company will Blackstone own after the IPO?

15%

7%

25%

50%