Sun shines on FTSE 100 amid reshuffle as ITV aims for prime-time slot June 1, 2021 The sun is shining on the FTSE 100 with the index receiving an early summer boost pushing it firmly above the psychologically important 7,000 mark. As the global growth recovery story unfolds, miners in particular are on the front foot today, as high demand for metals in particular push prices higher. Anglo American and Rio [...]
Tracking tech firm Buddi homes in on £500m London float April 13, 2021 A British tech firm that makes trackable wristbands is gearing up for a £500m stock market float in London. Buddi, which was founded by serial entrepreneur Sara Murray, has appointed Zeus Capital to oversee a listing later this year. The company produces wristbands that can be worn by vulnerable people. The bands can be connected [...]
Ex-WH Smith boss Kate Swann appointed as Moonpig chair August 27, 2019 Former WH Smith boss Kate Swann, who transformed the stationary retailer during her ten-year stint as chief executive, is preparing to join greeting cards firm Moonpig. Swann, who stepped down as chief executive of catering firm SSP in May this year, has been appointed as chairman of the online company, which is owned by buyout [...]
FTSE 100 reshuffle: Are Royal Mail and ITV in pole position for promotion? May 19, 2021 Royal Mail and ITV look to be strong contenders for promotion to the index of the UK’s 100 biggest public companies during next month’s FTSE reshuffle. ITV, which has been boosted by the return of ad revenue, is considered a strong outsider to inch back into the top flight, according to analysis from Hargreaves Lansdown. [...]
Film financier Great Point set for London IPO February 3, 2021 Great Point Entertainment Income Trust (GPEIT) today announced its intention to float on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The London-based group will offer a target issue of 200m shares at 1 penny each at an initial issue price of £1 per ordinary share. GPEIT is a newly established investment company which will [...]
Exclusive: Why the post-Covid investment space is ripe for a wave of retail IPOs June 4, 2021 With over 450 IPOs already listed this year, including the likes of Moonpig and Dr Martens, the post-Covid market seems ripe for fresh floats. Large retail companies are no exception and will be part of the recovery conversation. “ In fact, market interest in retail is steadily returning following a slow recovery after the pandemic, which has [...]
Made.com: Online furniture seller plots London IPO May 25, 2021 Made.com has unveiled plans for an initial public offering in London after cashing in on rapid growth during the pandemic. The online furniture retailer today said it will seek to raise roughly £100m through the issue of new shares, while the float will include an offer of shares to be sold by existing shareholders. The [...]
Plant-based milk company Oatly files for US IPO February 23, 2021 Plant-based milk company Oatly, which is backed by Oprah Winfrey, today said it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO marks a profitable era for plant-based alternatives, which flies in the face of the EU’s ban on using marketing terms such as ‘oat milk’ or ‘vegan cheese’ last year. A source [...]
Reviews website Trustpilot set for London IPO March 1, 2021 Trustpilot is considering launching an initial public offering in London that would see at least a quarter of the company floated on the London Stock Exchange. The offer would comprise new shares raising proceeds of around $50m, the company announced on Monday. Trustpilot is targeting a premium listing on the London market and expects to [...]
Russian retailer Fix Price targets $1.7bn London listing March 1, 2021 Russian budget retailer Fix Price is targeting an IPO size of between $1.5bn and $1.7bn as it finalises its London listing. Earlier this month the company, which is the largest value retailer in Russia, announced its float would allow it to pursue growth and international expansion. Fix Price, which launched in 2007, has more than [...]