Fidelis Partnership files for US IPO as fall listing window stalls

Reuters · 3 hours ago
  • Insurance underwriter TFP Group, known as The Fidelis Partnership, filed for a US initial public offering, joining a fall listing window that has yet to gain momentum.
  • Only four companies have gone public after Labor Day in September 2026, versus typical expectations for a strong fall IPO window, as surging bond yields and a tightening rate environment weigh on risk appetite.
  • The Fidelis Partnership is backed by Blackstone, giving the private equity firm a potential exit pathway through the listing.

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“We're just seeing a valuation mismatch between issuers and buyers”— Matt Kennedy

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