Warby Parker Recently Filed with the SEC Seeking a Public Listing
Daniel Johnson — June 24, 2021 — Business
References: businesswire & retaildive
Warby Parker, the eyewear brand announced that it has filed a draft with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public listing.
Warby Parker said that the public listing is scheduled to occur after the Securities and Exchange Commission finishes reviewing the filing and that the public listing is subject to closing conditions. However, the brand did not indicate if it will look to have an initial public offering or direct listing.
Warby Parker is among other DTC brands in seeking a public listing, others include Casper and Chewy. However, Warby Parker was one of the first companies to enter into the direct-to-consumer space when it launched in 2021. Last month it was valued at $3 billion.
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Warby Parker said that the public listing is scheduled to occur after the Securities and Exchange Commission finishes reviewing the filing and that the public listing is subject to closing conditions. However, the brand did not indicate if it will look to have an initial public offering or direct listing.
Warby Parker is among other DTC brands in seeking a public listing, others include Casper and Chewy. However, Warby Parker was one of the first companies to enter into the direct-to-consumer space when it launched in 2021. Last month it was valued at $3 billion.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
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