Core Insights - The U.S. IPO market remains active despite government shutdown, with 6 traditional IPOs and 2 SPACs launched this week, alongside 13 companies filing for initial public offerings [1][12]. Group 1: IPO Activity - Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH) raised $826 million, pricing at the upper limit of its range, achieving a market cap of $4.5 billion, and saw a 14% stock price increase [1]. - Phoenix Education Partners (PXED) raised $136 million, pricing at the midpoint of its range, with a market cap of $1.3 billion and a 13% stock price increase [1]. - Ping An Good Doctor (POM) raised $20 million, pricing at the lower limit of its range, with a market cap of $474 million and a 9% stock price increase [2]. - One and One Green Tech (YDDL) raised $10 million, pricing at the midpoint of its range, achieving a market cap of $27 million and a significant 31% stock price increase [2]. - Leifras (LFS) raised $5 million, pricing at the lower limit of its range, with a market cap of $10.5 million, but experienced a 5% stock price decline [2]. - Turn Therapeutics (TTRX) debuted via direct listing at $10, but saw a 26% decline in stock price [3]. Group 2: SPAC Activity - Two SPACs completed their listings: GigCapital8 (GIWWU) raised $220 million and Lake Superior Acquisition (LKSPU) raised $100 million, focusing on energy, social media, and consumer goods [4]. - Five SPACs filed for IPOs, including Xsolla SPAC 1 (XSOLU.RC) and Alussa Energy Acquisition II (ALUBU), both aiming to raise $250 million [8][10]. Group 3: Upcoming IPOs and Market Trends - 13 companies filed for IPOs, including BillionToOne (BLLN), Evommune (EVMN), and Central Bancompany (CBC), each planning to raise $100 million [6]. - The SEC issued new guidelines allowing companies to announce pricing ranges and set final pricing above the range, which may encourage more companies to proceed with listings amid the government shutdown [12].

Core Viewpoint - LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 1,250,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a price of US$4.00 per ADS, raising gross proceeds of US$5.0 million before expenses [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The ADSs began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "LFS" on October 9, 2025 [1]. - The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 187,500 ADSs to cover over-allotments at the public offering price [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the Offering will be allocated to: - Investing in full-time human resources to expand market shares in the sports school and social businesses [2]. - Expanding the sports school business, including securing sports facilities and hiring part-time assistance [2]. - Expanding the social business by hiring part-time personnel [2]. - Other working capital uses [2]. Group 3: Company Background - LEIFRAS is headquartered in Tokyo and focuses on youth sports and community engagement, recognized as one of Japan's largest operators of children's sports schools [6]. - The company emphasizes a holistic approach to sports education, integrating physical and mental development, and operates a robust social business sector to promote community well-being [6].