The 14 Biggest IPOs in History

The 14 Biggest IPOs in History

February 1, 2012

Bank of China

Deal Size: $11.186 billion
Date:
May 24, 2006

The Bank of China, one of the country's "Big Four" financial powerhouses, had been state-owned until it issued more than 25 billion shares, representing a 10.5 percent stake, to the public.

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The graffiti artist who decorated the walls of Facebook’s first headquarters and opted to get paid in stock instead of cash. Choe’s artful move will have a pretty payoff, which reports have estimated to total anywhere from $200 million to $500 million.

Facebook's IPO: 11 People Becoming Ridiculously Rich

The graffiti artist who decorated the walls of Facebook’s first headquarters and opted to get paid in stock instead of cash. Choe’s artful move will have a pretty payoff, which reports have estimated to total anywhere from $200 million to $500 million.

Facebook's IPO: 11 People Becoming Ridiculously Rich