initial public offerings (IPOs) trading on American exchanges

Friday, May 13, 2016

Acacia Communications (ACIA)

Acacia Communications completed its initial public offering (IPO) on May 13, 2016, on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ACIA. The company priced its shares at $23 each and raised over $100 million in the offering. 
Key IPO Details
  • Listing Date: May 13, 2016
  • Exchange: Nasdaq
  • Ticker Symbol: ACIA
  • IPO Price: $23.00 per share
  • Opening Day Performance: The stock surged significantly, opening at $29 per share and closing at just under $31, marking an approximate 35% increase in its first day.
 
Company Background and Acquisition
Prior to its acquisition, Acacia Communications designed and manufactured high-speed, optical-networking and interconnect products used by cloud infrastructure operators and content providers.
  • Acquisition by Cisco: On March 1, 2021, Acacia Communications was officially acquired by networking giant Cisco Systems, Inc. for $115 per share in a deal valued at approximately $4.5 billion. 
  • Delisting: Following the completion of the acquisition in 2021, Acacia was delisted from the Nasdaq and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cisco. 

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