Confirmation that music streaming service spotify has confidentially filed a 20F application for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange has triggered much discussion of the Swedish company's decision to shun an initial public offering. ECM professionals are agreed that Spotify can fulfil its plan, though they are uncertain on the likely outcome and whether it is sensible to list a company that could be worth up to US$20bn without any proper price discovery or share placing.
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