What you need to know about Ferrari before the IPO

The first public offering of the company is expected this Friday, its volume can be 1 billion dollars. Here's what an investor needs to know, to be fully armed. Ferrari, which in July presented plans for the placement of about 10% shares on the New York Stock Exchange, may conduct an IPO this week. 90% automaker belongs to the Italian-American concern Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU). The rest are owned by Piero Ferrari, son of the founder of the company. IPO is part of a series of moves, designed to completely separate Ferrari from FCA, which plans to transfer the remaining 80% company securities to its shareholders. Ferrari itself will not receive any income from this - the sale of shares will be carried out by FCA. Expected, that the process will be completed by mid-October. Swiss financial holding UBS will act as global coordinator and bookrunner along with Bank of America, Merrill Lynch и Santander Investment Securities. Here are seven facts, things to know about Ferrari ahead of its IPO.