The 14 Biggest IPOs in History

The 14 Biggest IPOs in History

February 1, 2012

Glencore International AG

Deal Size: $10.316 billion
Date: May 19, 2011

Glencore is the world's largest diversified commodities trader, with more than 57,000 employees. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, the company went public on the London Stock Exchange last year.

<strong>Deal Size:</strong> $10.316 billion<br/><strong>Date:</strong> May 19, 2011<p>Glencore is the world's largest diversified commodities trader, with more than 57,000 employees. Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, the company went public on the Londonext

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The graffiti artist who decorated the walls of Facebook’s first headquarters and opted to get paid in stock instead of cash. Choe’s artful move will have a pretty payoff, which reports have estimated to total anywhere from $200 million to $500 million.

Facebook's IPO: 11 People Becoming Ridiculously Rich

The graffiti artist who decorated the walls of Facebook’s first headquarters and opted to get paid in stock instead of cash. Choe’s artful move will have a pretty payoff, which reports have estimated to total anywhere from $200 million to $500 million.

Facebook's IPO: 11 People Becoming Ridiculously Rich