Verisure CEO: IPO could take place this year or 2026

Verisure CEO: IPO could take place this year or 2026

Europe's IPO market is poised for a potential resurgence this fall, with several major companies, including Verisure, planning to go public. The alarm company, majority-owned by Hellman & Friedman, is considering an IPO in Stockholm as early as this year or as late as 2026 [1]. The offering could raise between ₹3 billion and ₹4 billion ($3.5 billion to $4.6 billion) and will consist largely of new shares [1].

Verisure's CEO has indicated that the company is weighing its options for an IPO. The decision to list this year or in 2026 will depend on various factors, including market conditions and the company's strategic goals. The IPO could significantly boost Europe's IPO market, which has been sluggish in the first half of the year due to tariff-related uncertainty [2].

In addition to Verisure, other companies are also gearing up for IPOs in the upcoming window, which typically opens in mid-September and runs through to early November. These companies include Shawbrook Group, ISS Stoxx, and NOBA Bank Group, among others [2]. The upcoming batch of IPOs could raise billions of dollars and revitalize European exchanges, with Stockholm emerging as a key listing venue [1].

The improved market conditions, characterized by elevated stock prices and reduced volatility, have created an easier path to public markets for these companies. This resurgence in Europe's IPO market contrasts with the busier listings in the US and Asia in the first half of the year [2].

The potential IPO of Verisure and other companies could have a significant impact on the European financial landscape. The success of these IPOs could cement Stockholm as the region's busiest listing venue for 2025 and beyond [1]. As the market conditions continue to improve, investors and financial professionals are keeping a close eye on these developments.

References:
[1] https://m.economictimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/will-major-companies-revive-europes-sluggish-ipo-market-this-fall/articleshow/123535179.cms
[2] https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/europes-ipo-market-all-set-bounce-back-tariff-turmoil