IPO: Wanda Sports Group

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WANDA SPORTS GROUP CO. LTD. $4.44 (Nasdaq symbol WSG) sold 23.8 million American Depositary Shares (two ADSs represent three of its class A ordinary shares) on July 29, 2019 at $8.00 each for a total of $190.4 million. Based in China, Wanda operates various mass-participation sporting events, including marathons and mountain-bike races. It also owns the famous Ironman triathlon racing brand, which brings together the sports of running, swimming and biking. The company earns money from entry-fees, as well as selling sponsorships, merchandising and media rights. In 2018, it held 326 events in 48 countries. Due to weak demand, Wanda had to cut the IPO price from its initial range of $12 to $15. The stock has now dropped 44.5% from the IPO price. We don’t recommend Wanda Sports Group. Group…