The 7 Biggest IPOs Ever

No. 5: Enel SpA – November 2, 1999

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If you haven’t heard of Enel SpA by now, you should know that it provides electricity to over 60 million people stretching across four continents. When this Italian company made its debut on the market, approximately 31% of its shares were sold for a mind-blowing $16.58 billion.