This chapter discusses the recent developments in the M&A and IPO markets, including Cisco's acquisition of Splunk and the performance of recently IPO'd companies like Instacart. It explores the broken architecture of IPOs, contrasts IPOs in different regions, and criticizes the poor construction of some IPOs by banks. The chapter also discusses the current state of IPOs, the reasons for companies going public, and the future of the consumer market.

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