Signs of life in the global IPO market are spurring investor optimism that more companies will decide to go public.

But after nearly two years of stagnant activity,

is the recent spate of deals of flash in the pan,

or indicative of a longer term revival.

I would say we're having a soft opening of the IPO market.

We've never really expected the market to be fast opening

over the end of 23.

That's more likely to happen in 2024. We're in a good

spot to see the markets continue to open a little bit more broadly as we move

through the next couple months and quarters. I'm also Nathan and this is

Goldman Sachs exchanges.

To help break down the dynamics in the

I'm also.

To help break down the dynamics in the IPO market as well as company and investor sentiment,

I'm sitting down with David Ludwig, Goldman Sachs's global head of equity capital markets.

David, welcome back to the program.

Allison, it's great to be here.

So, David, a few high-profile technology companies have gone public in recent weeks.

So the big question is, is the IPO market finally back?

I would say we're having a soft opening of the IPO market finally back. I would say we're having a soft opening of the IPO

market. I think it's clear from the last handful of transactions that high quality

companies have very efficient access to the capital markets. We're seeing better

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