IPOs in Germany. IPO procedures

The paper examines the successful IPO of Evonik on April 25, 2013, highlighting its significance in the German chemistry sector. It discusses the company's previous delays in going public, attributed to unfavorable market conditions and insufficient investor demand, as seen in the case of Deutsche Annington. By analyzing these factors, the paper sheds light on the complexities and challenges companies face in the IPO process, providing insights into market dynamics and investor behavior during this critical financial event.