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Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in US IPO

Created at 20 Jul · 11:29 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Womenswear retailer Reformation, backed by Permira, is aiming for a valuation of up to $1 billion in its U.S. initial public offering. The company plans to raise up to $239.1 million by offering 14.1 million shares priced between $15 and $17.

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Key Numbers

$1 billiontarget valuation for IPO
$239.1 millionpotential IPO proceeds
14.1 millionshares offered
$15-$17price range per share

Who's Involved

Reformation
Permira-backed womenswear retailer targeting $1 billion IPO
Permira
Backer of Reformation
J.P. Morgan
Underwriter for the offering
Morgan Stanley
Underwriter for the offering
Citigroup
Underwriter for the offering
RBC Capital Markets
Underwriter for the offering

↳ Why This Matters

The IPO of Reformation provides a gauge of investor sentiment towards fashion retail companies and could signal a broadening of the market's revival beyond technology and defense sectors.

Key facts

  • Reformation is targeting a valuation of up to $1 billion for its U.S. IPO.
  • The company plans to raise up to $239.1 million.
  • The offering includes 14.1 million shares priced between $15 and $17.
  • Reformation intends to list on the NYSE under the symbol "REF".

Womenswear retailer Reformation, backed by private equity firm Permira, is seeking to raise up to $239.1 million in its U.S. initial public offering, targeting a valuation of as much as $1 billion. The company and its selling shareholders plan to offer 14.1 million shares with a price range of $15 to $17 each. This move represents a rare entry into public markets for a fashion brand in recent years, offering a test of investor appetite beyond the currently dominant AI infrastructure and defense sectors. Reformation intends to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "REF". J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and RBC Capital Markets are among the underwriters for the offering.

Frequently asked questions

Reformation is targeting a valuation of up to $1 billion for its U.S. initial public offering.

The company and its selling shareholders aim to raise up to $239.1 million.

The shares are expected to be priced between $15 and $17 each.

Reformation intends to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

What Happens Next

01Reformation shares to list on the NYSE under the symbol "REF".

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How It Developed

Reformation is targeting a valuation of up to $1 billion in its U.S. IPO.
The company and selling shareholders aim to raise up to $239.1 million.
Reformation plans to offer 14.1 million shares priced between $15 and $17.
The company intends to list its shares on the NYSE under the symbol "REF".

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