A survey of 150+ executives found post-IPO litigation risk, especially class actions, is the top deterrent to US listings, followed by the IPO process and regulatory burdens. The trend has contributed to a 50% decline in US-listed companies since 1996. The report also noted disclosure requirements can create liability risks. The US IPO market remains weak versus 2021 peaks, though potential listings such as SpaceX could support a recovery.

2026-04-22

A survey of 150+ executives found post-IPO litigation risk, especially class actions, is the top deterrent to US listings, followed by the IPO process and regulatory burdens. The trend has contributed to a 50% decline in US-listed companies since 1996. The report also noted disclosure requirements can create liability risks. The US IPO market remains weak versus 2021 peaks, though potential listings such as SpaceX could support a recovery.