Mergers to outpace floats in 2015

The total value of local IPOs in 2014 added up to more than $20 billion, making 2014 the biggest year for floats on record. But Australia’s top equity capital market bankers are tipping that 2015 will deliver fewer initial public offerings, with merger and acquisition deals taking priority in markets.

Sally RoseFinancial services reporter

Updated Jan 6, 2015 – 3.37pm, first published at 5.30am

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Australia’s top equity capital market bankers are tipping that 2015 will deliver fewer initial public offerings but more merger and acquisition deals.

The total value of local IPOs in 2014 added up to more than $US16.21 billion ($20 billion), making 2014 the biggest year for floats on record.

Sally Rose previously covered superannuation, financial services and business Connect with Sally on Twitter.