Viking Receives 2024 North America IPO of the Year Award by International Financing Review
Viking (NYSE: VIK) has been awarded the 2024 North America IPO of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR), marking its successful initial public offering that closed on May 3, 2024. The company achieved the largest IPO on the NYSE and second-largest in the U.S. for 2024.
The company's leadership, including Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen and President/CFO Leah Talactac, emphasized Viking's unique market position focusing on destination-oriented travel for curious travelers seeking comfort. The successful IPO demonstrates investor confidence in Viking's business model and ability to generate long-term shareholder value.
Viking has also received multiple industry accolades, ranking #1 for Oceans, Rivers, and Expeditions in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and earning similar recognition from Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) è stata premiata con il titolo di IPO dell'Anno per il Nord America 2024 da International Financing Review (IFR), a testimonianza del suo successo nella quotazione in borsa iniziale che si è conclusa il 3 maggio 2024. L'azienda ha ottenuto la più grande IPO sul NYSE e la seconda più grande negli Stati Uniti per il 2024.
La leadership dell'azienda, composti dal Presidente e CEO Torstein Hagen e dal Presidente/CFO Leah Talactac, ha sottolineato la posizione unica di Viking sul mercato, focalizzandosi su viaggi orientati alla destinazione per viaggiatori curiosi in cerca di comfort. L'IPO di successo dimostra la fiducia degli investitori nel modello di business di Viking e nella sua capacità di generare valore per gli azionisti a lungo termine.
Viking ha inoltre ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti nel settore, classificandosi al primo posto per Oceani, Fiumi ed Espedizioni nei Readers' Choice Awards 2024 di Condé Nast Traveler, e ottenendo riconoscimenti simili nei World's Best Awards di Travel + Leisure.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) ha sido galardonada con el título de IPO del Año para América del Norte 2024 por International Financing Review (IFR), marcando su exitosa oferta pública inicial que concluyó el 3 de mayo de 2024. La compañía logró la mayor IPO en el NYSE y la segunda más grande en EE. UU. para 2024.
El liderazgo de la empresa, que incluye al Presidente y CEO Torstein Hagen y a la Presidenta/CFO Leah Talactac, enfatizó la posición única de Viking en el mercado, enfocándose en viajes orientados a destinos para viajeros curiosos que buscan confort. La exitosa IPO demuestra la confianza de los inversionistas en el modelo de negocio de Viking y su capacidad para generar valor a largo plazo para los accionistas.
Viking también ha recibido múltiples reconocimientos en la industria, ocupando el primer lugar en Océanos, Ríos y Expediciones en los Readers' Choice Awards 2024 de Condé Nast Traveler, y obteniendo un reconocimiento similar en los World's Best Awards de Travel + Leisure.
Viking (NYSE: VIK)는 International Financing Review (IFR)로부터 2024년 북미 올해의 IPO로 선정되어 2024년 5월 3일에 성공적으로 마감된 최초 공개 모집을 기념합니다. 이 회사는 2024년 NYSE에서 가장 큰 IPO이자 미국에서 두 번째로 큰 IPO를 달성했습니다.
토르스타인 하겐 회장 겸 CEO와 레아 탈락탁 사장 겸 CFO를 포함한 회사의 리더십은 편안함을 추구하는 호기심 많은 여행자를 위한 목적지 중심의 여행에 집중하는 Viking의 독특한 시장 위치를 강조했습니다. 성공적인 IPO는 Viking의 비즈니스 모델과 장기적인 주주 가치를 창출할 수 있는 능력에 대한 투자자 신뢰를 보여줍니다.
Viking은 또한 Condé Nast Traveler의 2024년 독자 선정 상에서 바다, 강 및 탐험 부문 1위를 차지했으며, Travel + Leisure의 세계 최고의 상에서도 유사한 인정을 받았습니다.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) a été récompensée par International Financing Review (IFR) comme IPO de l'année pour l'Amérique du Nord en 2024, marquant ainsi la réussite de son introduction en bourse qui a été clôturée le 3 mai 2024. L'entreprise a réalisé la plus grande IPO sur le NYSE et la deuxième plus grande aux États-Unis pour 2024.
La direction de l'entreprise, y compris le Président et CEO Torstein Hagen et la Présidente/CFO Leah Talactac, a souligné la position unique de Viking sur le marché, axée sur des voyages orientés vers des destinations pour des voyageurs curieux recherchant du confort. La réussite de l'IPO démontre la confiance des investisseurs dans le modèle commercial de Viking et sa capacité à générer de la valeur pour les actionnaires à long terme.
Viking a également reçu de multiples distinctions dans l'industrie, se classant première pour les Océans, les Rivières et les Expéditions dans les Readers' Choice Awards 2024 de Condé Nast Traveler, et obtenant une reconnaissance similaire dans les World's Best Awards de Travel + Leisure.
Viking (NYSE: VIK) wurde von der International Financing Review (IFR) mit dem Titel IPO des Jahres für Nordamerika 2024 ausgezeichnet, um den erfolgreichen Börsengang zu feiern, der am 3. Mai 2024 abgeschlossen wurde. Das Unternehmen erzielte die größte IPO an der NYSE und die zweitgrößte in den USA für 2024.
Die Führung des Unternehmens, einschließlich Chairman und CEO Torstein Hagen sowie President/CFO Leah Talactac, betonte die einzigartige Marktposition von Viking, die sich auf reisezielorientierte Reisen für neugierige Reisende konzentriert, die Komfort suchen. Der erfolgreiche IPO zeigt das Vertrauen der Investoren in Vikings Geschäftsmodell und die Fähigkeit, langfristigen Shareholder-Wert zu generieren.
Viking hat auch mehrere branchenspezifische Auszeichnungen erhalten und belegt Platz 1 für Ozeane, Flüsse und Expeditionen in den Readers' Choice Awards 2024 von Condé Nast Traveler und erhält ähnliche Anerkennung bei den World's Best Awards von Travel + Leisure.
- Achieved largest NYSE IPO and second-largest U.S. IPO in 2024
- Received prestigious IFR North America IPO of the Year award
- Dominated industry rankings with #1 positions in multiple categories
- Strong market positioning in luxury travel segment
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“We have always been different in the industry—we focus on the destination and appeal to a defined audience of curious travelers who have the time and desire to explore the world in comfort,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking.
“It was a historic moment to become a public company, but we also considered it a natural step to solidify our position as a global leader in experiential travel,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Financial Officer of Viking. “We believe our successful IPO is a testament to the strength of our business model, exceptional execution by our Viking family and great support from our banking partners. This milestone reflects the confidence investors have in our vision and ability to deliver long-term shareholder value.”
Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of recent accolades for Viking. Viking was rated #1 for Oceans, #1 for Rivers and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. Viking was also named a “World’s Best” for oceans, rivers and expeditions in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors from both publications—something Viking has now achieved two years in a row. Cruise Critic also honored Viking with seven awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories in the 2024 Best in Cruise Awards. Additionally, Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in
About Viking
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
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