Agencia Commercial Spirits Limited (AGCC) experienced a significant after-hours plunge of 12.40% on Wednesday, following a tumultuous first day of trading on the Nasdaq. The sharp decline comes in the wake of the company's initial public offering (IPO) and its volatile performance during regular trading hours.
Earlier in the day, AGCC priced its IPO at $4.00 per share, offering 1,750,000 Class A shares to raise approximately $7 million. However, the stock's performance was marked by significant volatility. During regular trading, AGCC shares opened at $3.82, below the IPO price, and fluctuated between $3.72 and $4.36 before closing slightly up at $4.09, a modest 2.25% gain.
The substantial after-hours drop suggests that investors may be reassessing the company's valuation and growth prospects following its Nasdaq debut. The Taiwan-based whisky importer and distributor had indicated that the proceeds from the IPO would be used for expanding its supplier network and increasing bottling and packaging capacity. However, the market's reaction implies that investors may have concerns about the company's immediate future or the overall market conditions for spirits companies. As AGCC navigates its early days as a public company, market participants will be closely watching its performance to gauge long-term potential.