A new report by Ernst & Young focuses on the global IPO environment in the first half of 2015. EY identified shifting global IPO patterns, including a major trend toward new public listings in Asia. Here’s a summary of 10 key IPO statistics from the front half of 2015.

1. 631 Total IPOs

The 631 total global IPOs in the first half of 2015 represent a 6 percent increase over the first half of 2014.

2. $103.7 Billion

The total amount of global IPO capital raised in the first half of the year was $103.7 billion. Surprisingly, that number is down 13 percent compared to the first half of 2014.

3. 119 Industrial Deals

There were 119 global IPO deals in the Industrial sector in the first half of the year, top among all sectors. Healthcare (97 deals) and Technology (94 deals) were the next two leading sectors.

4. 40 Healthcare

In the U.S., Healthcare was…

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