August Lull Hits IPO Market with 9 Companies Set to Raise Over $3.6 Billion

Following another week of red hot momentum, the initial public offering (IPO) market is cooling down heading into August. Still, nine traditional IPOs plan to raise more than $3.6 billion, marking another busy summer week of listings.

Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR) plans to raise more than $916 million from over 46.8 million shares priced between $15 to $17 each. The outdoor grilling brand manufactures and sells charcoal grills, gas grills, smokers, pellet & electric grills, and connected grills across 78 countries.

WCG Clinical, Inc. (NASDAQ: WCGC) plans to raise more than $879 million from 45 million shares priced in the range of $15 to $17 each. The company performs ethical reviews and other clinical trial services to biopharmas and contract research organizations.

Healthcare Royalty Inc. (NYSE: HCRX) plans to raise $750 million from 46.9 million shares priced in the range of $15 to $17 each. The company buys royalty interests in marketed and late-stage biopharmaceutical companies, with its portfolio containing 35 products across 12 therapeutic categories, including Shingrix, Krystexxa, and Xpovio.

Adagio Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADGI) plans to raise $319 million from 17.7 million shares priced in the range of $16 to $18 per share. The biotech's lead program, ADG20, has completed enrollment in a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of COVID-19 and its variants.

The Better Being Co., LLC (NYSE: BBCO) plans to raise more than $244 million from 12.5 million shares priced in the range of $15 to $17 each. The company develops, manufactures, and sells vitamins, supplements, minerals, and other personal care products under brands such as Solaray, KAL, and Zhou.

European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) plans to raise over $219 million from 10.6 million shares priced between $15 to $18 each. The company franchises a chain of over 800 hair removal salons across the United States.

Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) plans to raise more than $156 million from over 7.1 million shares priced in the range of $16 to $19 each. The company manufactures and distributes safety and survivability equipment users in hazardous or life-threatening situations.

Rox Financial LP (NYSE: AMZL) plans to raise $83 million by offering 8 million shares at $10 per share. The REIT's portfolio consists of logistics properties leased to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The company plans to use most of the IPO proceeds to purchase a California-based last-mile Amazon delivery station from NorthPoint Development.

Eliem Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELYM) plans to raise $81 million from 4.5 million shares priced between $17 to $19 each. The biotech is focused on nervous system disorder therapies, with its two lead candidates currently in clinical trials.