DFIN’s first quarter financial results, announced yesterday, indicate that our transformation into a software-centric company is shifting into high gear. Software sales represented 33% of total net sales in the quarter, the highest level in DFIN’s history. In addition, year-over-year sales growth for our software offerings was 15.8%, the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit software sales growth.

"Q1 volatility continued in April with a minimal number of public debuts and a record number of withdrawals. There is optimism the dark clouds in April may bring some green shoots in May, as the IPO pipeline builds with quality issuers with proven earnings looking to come to market."

Craig Clay, President, Donnelley Financial Solutions

Congratulations to the 20 issuers in April who made their public debut via an IPO and the 4 companies who made their public debut via a SPAC merger including our clients:

LG Energy Solution is a pioneer in the future energy industry and committed to developing next-generation batteries for a greener and better world. They provide diverse energy solutions for electric vehicles, electric ships, drones and spacesuits, and have production capabilities across the world, including South Korea, China, the United States, and Poland.

Partnership brings clients the solutions needed to tackle the complex world of financial regulatory compliance

"In the first quarter of 2022, macro-economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest stalled the capital markets. Q1 concluded with only 5 IPOs over $100 million and deal terminations and SPAC withdrawals dominated market activity. Non-emerging growth companies like Fresh Market Holdings could bring much needed life to the IPO market in Q2."

Craig Clay, President, Donnelley Financial Solutions

Congratulations to the 14 issuers in March who made their public debut via an IPO raising just over $1.25 billion* including our clients:

CHICAGO and MCLEAN, VA – April 4, 2022 - Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN), a leading risk and compliance company, today announced a strategic partnership with CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, to offer a comprehensive suite of financial and governance services and tools for every stage in the IPO process.

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind of M&A activity & public debuts. As many companies prepared to go public and wrestled over whether to do a traditional IPO or merge with a SPAC, several public companies moved in the opposite direction. They announced they were going private.

In fact, some experts are now predicting that the flood of IPOs and SPACs will be replaced by a surge in companies leaving the public markets. Companies including our own clients Houghton Mifflin, Citrix, and MoneyGram have already chosen this option.

"Geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility froze IPO activity in February and is expected to continue for the remainder of Q1. As companies reassess market conditions, we expect a spring thaw that opens the IPO window for a healthier Q2."

Craig Clay, President, Donnelley Financial Solutions

Congratulations to the 35 issuers in February who made their public debut via an IPO raising just over $3 billion* including our clients:

DFIN announced its fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday. You can read the press announcement here.

"IPOs & SPACs were snowed in this month as new issuances declined topped with a blizzard of withdrawals. There is optimism the IPO market will stabilize and reopen in February with names such as Bausch & Lomb and Mattress Firm in the pipeline."

Craig Clay, President, Donnelley Financial Solutions

Congratulations to the 34 issuers in January who made their public debut via an IPO raising just under $7 billion* including our clients: