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TIMWE: IPO go or no go?
A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and EconomicsThis case study describes the path TIMWE followed from its creation in 2002 up to 2012, highlighting its portfolio of services and the expansion strategy. It addresses the two IPO attempts, including the main steps involved, namely the selection of the underwriters and of the market. It briefly describes the main challenges the company had to face, from reputational issues of being a Portuguese company to external factors that fell beyond the company’s control. The chosen company – TIMWE – is a Portuguese case of success, having experienced an impressive growth since is foundation