BioNotebook: Spring heats up the IPO market

Healthcare initial public offerings have outpaced other sectors over the last 12 months, according to Renaissance Capital, which notes there have been 20 Healthcare IPOs in 2015 so far that have brought in total proceeds of $1.5bn.

The IPOs have been rolling in over recent weeks – maybe, it's the spring air that is revitalizing the market. The most notable announcement this week was from AbbVie partner...

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