Seldom has a financial event been so eagerly awaited by the investing world. When this net heavyweight goes public it will be the culmination of years of anticipation by stock market participants. We'll keep you up-to-date on the latest IPO developments, including the possible dutch auction of their stock shares, as the details unfold.
IPO developments summarized below - July, 2004
7/31
IPO investors get few details from Google's somber video Questions persisted after additional materials were released on Google's official IPO site. Investors were able to register to participate in the IPO. -- SiliconValley.com
Google founders take IPO on the road Sergey Brin and Larry Page appeared before investors at the Waldorf Astoria hotel to sell their forthcoming IPO. -- SiliconValley.com
7/28
Google rank-and-file to become millionaires after IPO The average Google employee was worth almost $3 million based on how much they held in stock and options shortly before the company's IPO. -- SiliconValley.com
Google IPO worth up to $3.3B Almost 25 million IPO shares were sold. The prices paid for the shares varied from $108 to $135. -- CNN / Money
7/19
Google may announce IPO price range Anticipation was high that Google would announce their range of prices for their IPO during July 2004. - CNN / Money
7/14
'Quiet Period' Adds to Mystery Surrounding Google IPO Auction The quiet period prevents investors from obtaining the information they seek. This is contrary to the stated mission of the SEC to protect the interests of investors. - Newhouse News Service
Google's IPO silence frustrating investors Google reportedly told employees they would be fired if they talked to reporters. Investment bankers were warned against sharing information with investors as well. - SiliconValley.com