What Happened
Defense Tech Firm Falls Short in Downsized IPO
Lyntris Inc., a defense-tech firm specializing in sensor technology for military use, saw its shares plummet 11% in its trading debut. The company raised $297.5 million in a downsized initial public offering, selling 17 million shares at $17.50 each. This gives Lyntris a market value of $1.68 billion. The IPO was reported by an unknown source.