Verisure CEO: Group will list in Stockholm if IPO happens

Verisure CEO: Group will list in Stockholm if IPO happens

Verisure, a major player in the European insurance market, has expressed its intent to list in Stockholm if the initial public offering (IPO) process proceeds. The decision comes amidst a significant resurgence in Europe's IPO market, which is expected to bounce back after a slow first half of the year [1].

Verisure, majority-owned by Hellman & Friedman, is among the companies gearing up for the next IPO window, which typically starts in mid-September and runs through to early November. The group is considering an IPO in Stockholm this year, which could raise between €3 billion and €4 billion ($3.5 billion to $4.6 billion) [1]. This move is part of a broader trend where several major businesses are preparing for public debuts, aiming to raise billions of dollars and revitalize the European IPO market.

Other notable companies eyeing IPOs include Shawbrook Group Plc and ISS Stoxx GmbH, with at least a dozen companies in total expected to go public. Frankfurt and the City of London are also expected to see increased activity, indicating a broader recovery in capital markets.

Meanwhile, General Atlantic-backed SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG is considering an IPO in Zurich as early as next month, which could raise about 1 billion Swiss francs ($1.2 billion) [1]. This activity suggests that capital markets are regaining momentum, with several companies also preparing to spin off units to their existing shareholders in the second half of the year.

However, market conditions and competing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) options may still pose challenges to these deals. Deutsche Boerse AG, for instance, is considering buying out ISS Stoxx’s minority shareholder General Atlantic as an alternative to a listing [1].

Verisure's CEO's statement underscores the group's commitment to exploring the public markets, potentially offering investors a new opportunity to participate in the company's growth. The upcoming IPO window promises to be a pivotal moment for the European IPO market, with several major deals poised to shape its future.

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[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-26/europe-s-ipo-market-prepares-to-bounce-back-from-tariff-turmoil