Global diversification boosts IPO returns, outperforms domestic firms.
Global diversification in business activities significantly impacts the pricing and performance of companies going public. Companies with international business involvement have lower underpricing during initial public offerings and perform better over 3- and 5-year periods compared to purely domestic companies. Additionally, firms with international business activity have a higher survival rate post-IPO. This shows that expanding globally can have a positive impact on the value and success of companies entering the stock market.