Shares of Aether Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR) made a stunning debut on the Nasdaq exchange Thursday, soaring an impressive 118.26% in intraday trading. The financial technology company's stock opened at $5.25, significantly above its initial public offering (IPO) price of $4.30, and continued to climb throughout the session.
Aether Holdings priced its IPO on Wednesday, offering 1.8 million shares at $4.30 each, raising gross proceeds of $7.74 million. The company also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 270,000 shares, which could potentially increase the total gross proceeds to $8.9 million. The strong investor interest was evident as the stock reached as high as $10 during the trading session.
The spectacular debut of Aether Holdings highlights the market's appetite for new listings in the fintech sector. As of the latest trading update, ATHR shares were changing hands at $9.32, representing a gain of over 116% from the IPO price. This successful listing could pave the way for the company to capitalize on its newly acquired public status and fuel its growth initiatives in the competitive financial technology landscape.
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