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The IPO began on October 22 and was earmarked to close on...

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    The IPO began on October 22 and was earmarked to close on November 15 and could now reportedly be brought forward to November 7. Just 6.9 per cent of the company is being offered to the general public.

    Fund manager Caledonia took a $3 million stake – representing or a 20 per cent of the public float – on opening day, according to BRW.

    Chief executive Matt Barrie will retain nearly 46 per cent of the company after it floats. Altogether more than 87 per cent will be held by Barrie’s and the company’s two other directors — chief technology officer Darren Williams, and non-executive director Simon Clausen.

    Freelancer is an online marketplace for freelance work. Its revenue has tripled over the past three years to $18.3 million, but net profit is forecast to fall to $471,000.

    It is raising $15 million from 436 million shares at 50¢, giving it a market cap of $218 million.

    http://www.afr.com/p/technology/freelancer_com_stock_demand_may_UqW6Voz4MQXpIQRNshR2MN
 
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