Maryland-Based Bank Founded by Ex-Congressman Files for Public Offering

A Maryland-based financial institution established by former U.S. Representative John Delaney has submitted documentation on Friday for a public stock offering in the United States.

The resurgence in public offerings has boosted investor confidence, though unpredictable market conditions and global political tensions continue to make investors cautious, leading businesses to fast-track their stock debuts while favorable conditions persist.

The financial institution, Forbright, operates from Chevy Chase, Maryland, and was established by former U.S. Representative John Delaney. The company’s business activities include middle-market lending, digital consumer banking, strategic advisory and asset management services.

The company plans to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market using the ticker symbol ‘FRBT’.

Major investment firms including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Barclays are serving as underwriters for the stock offering.