Three Paths To A US Listing Prepared by Crocker Coulson, AUM Advisors
THREE PATHS TO A US LISTING
IPO, De-SPAC, or Direct Listing? An Evidence-Based Decision Framework for
Management Teams and Boards of Overseas Companies
Crocker Coulson | Founder & CEO,AUM Advisors
September 2026
Sources: Renaissance Capital, SPAC Insider, Jay Ritter (University of Florida), SEC filings, exchange data; AUM Advisors analysis. Market prices are as of 10 September 2026, with quotes for listings completed in 2026 refreshed to 14 September 2026.
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Distinct paths to a US listing — each suited to a different kind of company |
57%
Share of 2025 US IPOs completed by companies headquartered outside the United States |
1,100+
Transactions behind the evidence in this guide — every IPO, de-SPAC, and direct listing since 2024, plus 699 de-SPACs since 2010 |
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is written for the management teams and boards of companies outside the United States that are considering a US listing — and who want a clear, evidence-based Read More »



