The 255 Companies That Had Their IPO In 2005 -

As with most years, there are highs and lows.

Sometimes we make major advancements in technology, whereas other times we need to withstand natural disasters.

2005 was no different.

There were tragic events that happened, however, over 250 companies still braved the storm and went public for the first time. Keep reading to find out which companies went public and how they're performing today.

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Major world events that happened in 2005 that affected the stock markets

london bridge attack — *2005 London Bridge Attack via The Guardian*

In 2005, there were many events that took place both positive and negative alongside the 50+ companies that decided to hit the stock exchange for the first time. However, two major world events had a lasting impact.

Hurricane Katrina: In late 2005, one of the most destructive hurricanes hit the US. Hurricane Katrina caused massive devastation along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans. The storm resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure.

London bombings: In 2005 there were coordinated terrorist attacks in London that targeted the city's transportation system during rush hour. This resulted in the deaths of 52 people and injuring over 700. Four suicide bombers carried out the attacks.

5 notable companies that went public in 2005

1. Dolby

Country: United States of America
Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Industry: Specialty Business Services
IPO Price: $18
IPO Date: February 17, 2005

If you love watching movies the way I do then you should be family with Dolby. They're a leader in audio and video technologies. The company develops products and technologies that enable the best possible entertainment experiences. Dolby products are used in cinemas, home theaters, and mobile devices, and they are constantly innovating to create new ways to experience sound and visuals.

2. IRobot

Country: United States of America
Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
IPO Price: $24
IPO Date: November 9, 2005

If you're thinking of Will Smith right now you're not alone, I love the movie I Robot. However, IRobot the company is a global leader in consumer robotics, creating robots that help people to clean, vacuum, mow, and execute other tasks. Their robots are designed to help people with everyday tasks, making life easier and more efficient.

3. Morningstar, Inc.

Country: United States of America
Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Asset Management
IPO Price: $18.50
IPO Date: May 3, 2005

Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research and news. They offer a wide range of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors. The company provides data and analysis on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, separate accounts, alternative investments, and variable annuities. I use their website frequently to stay on top of important market movements.

4. Jamba Juice (Now part of Focus Brands)

Country: United States of America
Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Restaurants
IPO Date: July 6, 2005

Jamba Juice is a leading smoothie and juice bar chain. They offer a variety of freshly blended smoothies, juices, and bowls made with real fruits and vegetables. They also offer a range of snacks, breakfast items, and healthy meal options. The company was eventually acquired by Focus Brands for ~$200m.

5. Under Armour

Country: United States of America
Stock Exchange: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
IPO Price: $31
IPO Date: November 17, 2005

Under Armour is a leading innovator in the sports apparel and footwear industry, and one of my personal favorites. They design, develop, market, and distribute a wide range of performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and youth. Their products are designed to keep athletes cool, dry, and light throughout their sporting activities. One thing that separates them from other apparel brands is their commitment to signing spokespeople such as Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock).

The 255 companies that had their Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2005

Company Name	Date Founded	Ticker	Company Status
A4S SECURITY Inc	1999	SWAT	Active
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals	2002	ABPI	Inactive
Accuride Corp	1986	ACW	Active
Actions Semiconductor	2001	ACTS	Active
Adams Respiratory Thrptcs Inc	1997	ARXT	Acquired by Reckitt Benckiser.
Advanced Analogic Technologies	1997	AATI	Acquired by Skyworks
Advanced Life Sciences Hldgs	1999	ADLS	Active
Advent/Claymore Enh G&I Fnd	-99	LCM	Active
Allion Healthcare Inc	1983	ALLI	Acquired by Avella Specialty Pharmacy
Alon USA Energy Inc	1989	ALJ	Acquired by Delek US Holdings Inc.
Alpha Natural Resources Inc	1984	ANR	Bankrupt
American Commercial Lines LLC	1915	ACLI	Active
American Reprographics Co	1960	ARP	Active
AMERISAFE	1986	AMSF	Active
Aries Maritime Transport Ltd	2005	RAMS	Inactive
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp	2001	ASPV	Acquired
AtriCure Inc	2000	ATRC	Active
Avalon Pharmaceuticals Inc	1999	AVRX	Inactive
BabyUniverse Inc	1997	BUN	Inactive
Baidu.com Inc	2000	BIDU	Active
Basic Energy Services	1992	BAS	Bankrupt
Blackrock Enhanced Div Ach Trs	-99	BDJ	Active
BlackRock Global Opportunities	-99	BOE	Active
BlackRock Health Scnc Trust	-99	BME	Active
BlackRock World Investment	-99	BWC	Active
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP	2003	BWP	Acquired by Chevron.
BofI Holding Inc	1900	BOFI	Active
Bois d'Arc Energy Inc	2004	BDE	Acquired by Devon Energy.
Bronco Drilling Co Inc	2001	BRNC	Inactive
Brookdale Senior Living	1981	BKD	Active
Builders FirstSource Inc	1998	BLDR	Active
Calamos Glbl Ttl Rtn Fnd	-99	CGO	Active
CapitalSouth Bancorp	-99	CAPB	Active
Cardiovascular Biotherapeutics	1998	CVBT	Active
Caribou Coffee Company Inc	1992	CBOU	Active
Carolina National Corp	2002	CNCP	Inactive
Cbeyond Communications Inc	1999	CBEY	Acquired by Birch Communications
CBOT Holdings Inc	1901	BOT	Inactive.
Celanese Corp	1912	CE	Active
CF Industries Inc	1946	CF	Active
China Medical Technologies Inc	2004	CMED	Bankrupt
China Techfaith Wireless Comm	2002	CNTF	Active
Citi Trends Inc	1946	CTRN	Active
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings	1901	CCO	Active
Clough Global Equity Fund	-99	GLQ	Active
Coffee Holding Co	1970	JVA	Active
Cogdell Spencer Inc	-99	CSA	Acquired
COHEN & STEERS DIVIDEND MAJORS	-99	DVM	Active
Cohen & Steers WW Realty Inc F	-99	RWF	Active
Coley Pharmaceutical Group Inc	1997	COLY	Acquired by Pfizer.
Columbia Equity Trust Inc	2004	COE	Active
Combinatorx Inc	2000	CRXX	Inactive
Consolidated Communications	1900	CNSL	Active
Copa Holdings S.A.	1947	CPA	Active
CRM Holdings	1999	CRMH	Active
CryoCor Inc	2000	CRYO	Acquired by Boston Scientific.
Cynosure	1991	CYNO	Active
DCP Midstream Partners	1993	DPM	Active
DealerTrack Holdings	2001	TRAK	Acquired by Cox Automotive
Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp	-99	DFR	Active
Dexcom Inc	1999	DXCM	Active
Diamond Foods Inc	1912	DMND	Acquired by Snyder's-Lance
DiamondRock Hospitality Co	-99	DRH	Active
Diana Shipping Co	1999	DSX	Active
Directed Electronics	1982	DEIX	Active
Diversified Income Strategies	-99	DVF	Unknown
Dividend Capital Realty Income	-99	DCA	Active
Dolby Laboratories Inc	1965	DLB	Active
Dollar Financial Corp	1979	DLLR	Acquired by Lone Star Funds
Double Hull Tankers Inc	2005	DHT	Inactive
Dover Saddlery	1975	DOVR	Active
Dow 30 Prem & Div Inc Fnd	-99	DPD	Active
Dresser-Rand Co	1840	DRC	Acquired by Siemens
DryShips Inc	2004	DRYS	Active
DSW Inc	1969	DSW	Active
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc	2005	EGLE	Active
Earle M Jorgensen Co	1915	JOR	Acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
Eaton Vance BuyWrite Fund	-99	ETB	Active
Eaton Vance Enhanced Eq Inc II	-99	EOS	Active
Eaton Vance Shrt Dur Div IF	-99	EVG	Active
Eaton Vance Tax-Man Buy-Wrt Op	-99	ETV	Active
ECC Capital Corp	-99	ECR	Inactive
Education Realty Trust Inc	-99	EDR	Active
Electro-Optical Sciences Inc	1989	MELA	Inactive.
Emageon Inc	1998	EMAG	Acquired
Emergency Medical Services	1955	EMS	Active
Enhanced Equity Yield	-99	ECV	Active
Enhanced Equity Yield Fund Inc	-99	EEF	Active
Enhanced Government Fund Inc	-99	EGF	Unknown
Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call	-99	BEO	Active
Enterprise GP Holdings LP	1968	EPE	Active
Eschelon Telecom Inc	1905	ESCH	Acquired by Integra Telecom.
EV Tax-Mnged Global Buy-Write	-99	ETW	Unknown
ev3 Inc	2000	EVVV	Inactive
Evergreen Intl Balance Inc Fd	-99	EBI	Active
FairPoint Communications Inc	1991	FRP	Acquired by Consolidated Communications.
Fastclick Inc	2000	FSTC	Acquired.
Favrille Inc	2000	FVRL	Inactive
Fiduciary/Clymr Dyn Eq Fnd	-99	HCE	Active
First Security Group Inc	1996	FSGI	Acquired by Atlantic Capital Bank.
FIRST TR STRATEGIC HIGH INC FD	-99	FHI	Active
First Trust/Fidac Mortgage	-99	FMY	Active
Focus Media(China)Holding Co	2003	FMCN	Active
FreightCar America Inc	1901	RAIL	Active
FTD Group Inc	1910	FTD	Bankrupt
Fusion Telecommunications	1997	FSN	Active
Gabelli Global Gold Natural	-99	GGN	Active
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd	2004	GSTL	Active
Genomic Health Inc	2000	GHDX	Acquired by Exact Sciences.
Gentium SpA	1905	GNT	Acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals
GFI Group Inc	1987	GFIG	Acquired by BGC Partners Inc.
Gladstone Investment Corp	-99	GAIN	Active
Global Cash Access Holdings	1998	GCA	Active
Global Partners LP	1944	GLP	Active
Golf Galaxy Inc	1995	GGXY	Active
Gravity Co Ltd	2000	GRVY	Active
Heartland Payment Systems Inc	1997	HPY	Acquired by Global Payments Inc.
HemoSense Inc	1997	HEM	Acquired by Abbott.
Hercules Offshore Inc	2004	HERO	Bankrupt
Hercules Tech Growth Cap Inc	-99	HTGC	Active
Hiland Partners LP	1905	HLND	Active
Hittite Microwave Corp	1985	HITT	Acquired by Analog Devices
Hoku Scientific Inc	2001	HOKU	Acquired by JinkoSolar
Horizon Lines Inc	1956	HRZ	Acquired
Huntsman Corp	1970	HUN	Active
Hurray Holding Co Ltd	1999	HRAY	Active
Icagen Inc	1992	ICGN	Active
Icop Digital Inc	1998	ICOP	Inactive.
IHS Inc	1964	IHS	Acquired by S&P Global.
Ikanos Communications Inc	1999	IKAN	Acquired by Qualcomm.
Inergy Holdings LP	1905	NRGP	Active
ING Global Advtg Prem Opp Fd	-99	IGA	Active
ING Global Div&Inc Fund	-99	IGD	Active
IntercontinentalExchange	1997	ICE	Active
International Sec Exchng Inc	2000	ISE	Unknown
iROBOT CORP	1990	IRBT	Active
ITC Holdings Corp	2001	ITC	Acquired by Fortis Inc.
James River Group Inc	2002	JRVR	Active
Jer Investors Trust	-99	JRT	Unknown
K&F Industries Holdings Inc	1929	KFI	Active
Kayne Anderson Energy Total	-99	KYE	Active
Kenexa Corp	1987	KNXA	Acquired by IBM.
KKR Financial Corp	-99	KFN	Acquired
Kona Grill Inc	1996	KONA	Bankrupt
Lazard Ltd	1848	LAZ	Active
Lazard World Dvdnd & Inc Fd	-99	LOR	Active
LHC Group Inc	1994	LHCG	Active
Lincoln Educational Svcs Corp	1946	LINC	Active
Macquarie Global Infrastructur	-99	MGU	Active
Madison Strategic Sector	-99	MSP	Active
Maidenform Brands Inc	1922	MFB	Acquired
Mathstar Inc	1997	MATH	Inactive.
Medical Properties Trust Inc	-99	MPW	Active
Micrus Endovascular Corp	1996	MEND	Acquired by Johnson & Johnson
Morningstar Inc	1984	MORN	Active
MWI Veterinary Supply Inc	1976	MWIV	Active
National Atlantic Holdings	1994	NAHC	Active
National Interstate Corp	1989	NATL	Active
NCI Inc	1989	NCIT	Acquired by H.I.G. Capital
NeuStar Inc	1996	NSR	Acquired by Golden Gate Capital.
New Skies Satellites Holdings	1999	NSE	Acquired by Carlyle Group
Newkirk Realty Trust Inc	-99	NKT	Active
Nexity Financial Corp	1999	NXTY	Active
NFJ Div Int Prem Strat Fnd	-99	NFJ	Active
Nicholas-Applegate Int'l Strat	-99	NAI	Active
North Pointe Holdings Corp	1986	NPTE	Active
NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals	1997	NCST	Acquired
Nuveen Equity Prem Advnt Fnd	-99	JLA	Active
Nuveen Equity Premium & Growth	-99	JPG	Active
Nuveen Premium Opportunity	-99	JSN	Active
Nuveen Tax Advtgd Flt Rate Fd	-99	JFP	Active
Nuvim Inc	1999		Inactive.
NxStage Medical Inc	1998	NXTM	Acquired by Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
Odimo Inc	1998	ODMO	Inactive
Old Mutual/Claymore Long-Short	2005	OLA	Active
OptionsXpress Holdings Inc	2000	OXPS	Acquired by Charles Schwab.
Orchids Paper Products Co	1975	TIS	Bankrupt
PanAmSat Holding Corp	1984	PA	Acquired by Intelsat
Patriot Capital Funding Inc	-99	PCAP	Active
Pike Electric Corp	1946	PEC	Acquired by SPAC
Pimco Global Stocksplus	-99	PGP	Active
Pixelplus Ltd.	2000	PXPL	Active.
PokerTek Inc	2003	PTEK	Acquired by Multimedia Games Holding Company Inc.
PRB Gas Transportation Inc	2001	PRB	Unknown
Preferred Bank LA	-99	PFBC	Active
Premium Standard Farms Inc	1988	PORK	Unknown
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc	1996	PBH	Active
Quintana Maritime Ltd	2005	QMAR	Inactive
R M R PREFERRED DIVIDEND FUND	-99	RDR	Active
Rackable Systems Inc	1999	RACK	Acquired by SGI
RBC Bearings Inc	1919	ROLL	Active
Ready Mix Inc	1996	RMX	Active
Reddy Ice Holdings Inc	1988	FRZ	Active
Refco Inc	1969	RFX	Bankrupt
Republic Companies Group Inc	1903	RUTX	Active
Republic Property Trust	-99	RPB	Active
Rockwood Holdings Inc	1900	ROC	Acquired by Albemarle Corporation.
Ruth's Chris Steak House	1965	RUTH	Active
S&P 500 Covered Call Fund Inc	-99	BEP	Active
Saifun Semiconductors Ltd	1996	SFUN	Active
Scopus Video Networks	1995	SCOP	Inactive
SeaBright Insurance Hldgs Inc	2003	SEAB	Acquired by Enstar Group.
Seaspan Corp	1901	SSW	Active
Shamir Optical Industry Ltd	1972	SHMR	Active
Silicon Motion Technology Corp	2005	SIMO	Active
Sml Cap Premium Dividnd Inc Fd	-99	RCC	Active
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals	2003	SOMX	Inactive
Spansion	1993	SPSN	Acquired by Cypress Semiconductor
SSA Global Technologies Inc	1981	SSAG	Acquired.
State Natl Bancshares Inc,TX	1993	SNBI	Active
StealthGas Inc	2004	GASS	Active
Sunamerica Focused Alpha	-99	FGF	Active
SunAmerica Focused Alpha	-99	FGI	Active
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc	1998	SNSS	Active
SunPower	1985	SPWR	Active
Suntech Power Holdings	2001	STP	Bankrupt
Superior Well Service Inc	1997	SWSI	Unknown
Syniverse Holdings Inc	1997	SVR	Active
TAL International Group Inc	1963	TAL	Acquired by Triton International Limited
Taleo Corp	1996	TLEO	Acquired by Oracle.
Tarpon Industries Inc	1954	TPO	Inactive.
TBS International Ltd	1993	TBSI	Inactive
Teekay LNG Partners LP	2004	TGP	Active
Threshold Pharmaceuticals Inc	2001	THLD	Acquired by Molecular Templates Inc.
Tortoise Energy Capital Corp	-99	TYY	Acquired by Energy Transfer LP.
Tortoise N American Energy Cor	-99	TYN	Active
Transmontaigne Partners LP	1905	TLP	Active
Tri-S Security Corp	2001	TRIS	Unknown
Tronox	1929	TRX	Active
TRX Inc	1988	TRXI	Active
Under Armour	1996	UARM	Active
Unica Corp	1992	UNCA	Unknown
Union Drilling	1997	UDRL	Inactive
Universal Truckload Services	1981	UACL	Acquired by Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Valor Communications Group Inc	1900	VCG	Acquired
Veri-Tek International Corp	1993	VCC	Inactive
VeriFone Holdings Inc	1981	PAY	Acquired by Francisco Partners
ViaCell Inc	1994	VIAC	Acquired by PerkinElmer Inc.
Vimicro International	1905	VIMC	Active
VistaPrint Limited	1995	VPRT	Active
Vocus	1988	VOCS	Active
Volcom Inc	1991	VLCM	Active
W and T Offshore Inc	1983	WTI	Active
Warner Music Group Corp	1958	WMG	Active
WebMD Health Corp	1999	WBMD	Active
Website Pros Inc	1999	WSPI	Active
Western Alliance	1905	WAL	Active
Widerthan	2000	WTHN	Inactive
Williams Partners LP	1908	WPZ	Active
Williams Scotsman Int Inc	1955	WLSC	Active
WorldSpace Corp	1990	WRSP	Inactive
Wright Express Corp	1983	WXS	Active
XenoPort Inc	1999	XNPT	Acquired by Arbor Pharmaceuticals
Xerium Technologies Inc	1900	XRM	Active
Zumiez Inc	1978	ZUMZ	Active

Companies that went public in 2005 and their current status

Frequently asked questions

How many IPOs were there in 2005?

There were approximately 255 IPOs in 2005 according to Wikipedia data and Jay R. Ritter’s data from UF Warrington College of Business. However, it’s hard to find a complete list of every company that has hit the stock exchange for the first time since the global data is fragmented. Please do your own research to confirm this.

Which company that had its IPO in 2005 is currently valued the highest?

As of June 2023, Intercontinental Exchange has a market capitalization of $60B followed by Dexcom with a market capitalization of $46B. Of course, this is subject to change and you should check for the latest data.

Which companies that had their IPO in 2005 are now defunct?

So far two companies have been classified as “defunct”, these are:
– China Medical Technologies
– Refco

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The 255 Companies That Had Their IPO In 2005