Observed Signal · Jan 29, 2021 · Initial Public Offering · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Qualtrics IPO valued at $15B; XM debuts on Nasdaq
Qualtrics, a SAP subsidiary, went public on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the XM ticker, with an estimated valuation around $15 billion. The IPO priced at $30 per share, issuing roughly 51.7 million shares. Lead underwriters were Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan, with Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Goldman Sachs & Co. among the syndicate banks. On the first trading day, XM traded above $45, more than 50% above the issue price, indicating strong investor demand. Zig Serafin, Qualtrics’ CEO, called the milestone a significant achievement for the company and for the Experience Management (XM) category, describing XM as a movement shaped by more than 13,000 customers. The listing places Qualtrics in the enterprise software and CX analytics space, potentially elevating XM-driven measurement and feedback within marketing and customer experience programs.
IPO of enterprise software provider; notable for CX/Experience Management market impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Qualtrics IPO priced at $30 per share and ticker XM on NASDAQ
- Approximately 51.7 million shares issued
- Estimated market value around $15 billion
- Lead underwriters Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan; co-leads Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co.
- First day trading price above $45, over 50% above issue price
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