It’s raining IPOs! Well, not really, but if Bain’s Blue Coat goes public, the grand total of tech-related IPOs this year will reach — three. But other unicorns are mulling making the switch from private to public entities, with all the rewards and pitfalls that...
The somnolent IPO market, for tech firms, may wake up. A little bit. As Fortune reported late last week, Bain Capital is seeking a “quick turnaround” on a $2.4 billion investment it made when it took Blue Coat private just last year. Now, the latter firm has...
June 09, 2016
It’s raining IPOs! Well, not really, but if Bain’s Blue Coat goes public, the grand total of tech-related IPOs this year will reach — three. But other unicorns are mulling making the switch from private to public entities, with all the rewards and pitfalls that entails. Maybe keep the champagne corked — at least for a while.
June 13, 2016
Symantec is starting the week with a bang, announcing its intention to snap up Blue Coat Systems in a $4.65 billion deal that will broaden the security tech giant’s portfolio of cyberdefense tech and bring along a new CEO for good measure. Greg Clark, CEO of Blue Coat, will be stepping into the leadership position at […]
June 06, 2016
The somnolent IPO market, for tech firms, may wake up. A little bit. As Fortune reported late last week, Bain Capital is seeking a “quick turnaround” on a $2.4 billion investment it...
