Goldman Sachs and Others Price Deal at $28
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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Should l Buy ARXS?
The deal priced at high end of $25.00-$28.00 target range. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are acting as joint book running managers for the offering.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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