Guzman y Gomez’s $2.2 billion IPO Success

Guzman y Gomez (GYG), one of Australia’s fastest-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands, recently achieved a significant milestone by going public. In partnership with Automic, GYG successfully raised A$335 million in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), reaching an impressive market capitalisation of A$2.2 billion. 

GYG achieved the largest first-day gain by a major Australian company since 2021, making it the country's third-best performing IPO in the past five years, closing at A$30 on day one of trading. 

Automic was instrumental in the successful execution of this IPO, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and expert services. Their digital platform provided investors with a seamless experience, efficiently managing the accelerated offer period. Automic's customised application portals, instant electronic communications, and real-time IPO dashboards ensured the complex structure of the offer was managed with precision and ease.

The IPO’s success, evidenced by its oversubscription and strong investor confidence, highlights the strength of the partnership between GYG and Automic.  

To learn more about how Automic helped GYG succeed by downloading the full case study.