Vantage Point: GoTo’s US listing holds promise but cannot guarantee a blockbuster opening

Vantage Point: GoTo’s US listing holds promise but cannot guarantee a blockbuster opening

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Executive Summary

  • GoTo’s US listing may not be a runaway success
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  • Profitability, and sustainability make eFishery attractive to investors
  • Digital Banks continue to show strong growth

GoTo’s US listing may not be a runaway success

It should come as no surprise that GoTo has obtained shareholders’ approval for all proposed AGM and EGM agendas, including approval for the extension of authority to the board of commissioners for the issue of new shares related to an international IPO. 

GoTo had already obtained shareholders’ approval to conduct an international IPO in December 2021, with a capital increase without pre-emptive rights or private placement of up to 10% of its total issue and paid-up capital.

The shareholders have also delegated authority to the board of commissioners to approve the issuance of shares for an international IPO.

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