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Report: Razer sets sights on $5bn valuation for IPO

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July 21st, 2017 other Razer Not applicable
Report: Razer sets sights on $5bn valuation for IPO

Peripherals specialist Razer is reportedly eying up an initial public offering that would value the firm at $5bn.

That’s according to Bloomberg Technology, which reports that Razer is aiming to be listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange around October, with the company seeking a valuation of $3bn to $3bn.

This isn’t the first time that Razer has considered an IPO, either. The firm considered a US initial public offering back in 2014, Bloomberg reports, with te company being valued at $1.5bn at the time.

Furthermore, Bloomberg Tech reports that people familiar with the matter sare saying that Razer is developing a mobile device designed for hardcore gamers. There are no other details than that right now.


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