Birkenstock’s stock falls nearly 13% in trading debut, ends well below IPO price

Iconic German sandal maker Birkenstock Holdings Ltd.’s stock fell 12.6% in its trading debut Wednesday, signaling that investors remain cautious about new deals and the casual-footwear market remains competitive.

The company’s initial public offering priced at $46 a share late Tuesday, a bit shy of the midpoint of its expected range, and closed at $40.20. The company BIRK is trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BIRK.” Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley were the lead underwriters on the deal….

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