CVC Capital Partners Plans to List in Amsterdam
Credible reports including from the FT are coming out that CVC Capital Partners, is planning to list on the Amsterdam stock exchange in a deal that could value the company above it’s last 15 billion Euros 2021 level.
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CVC has reportedly hired Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley to advise on the listing which would be one of the biggest in Europe in recent years.
The firm has a long history of investing in sports, media, and leisure businesses, and it currently owns stakes in Formula One, the Six Nations rugby tournament, and the world’s largest cinema chain, AMC Entertainment.CVC’s listing is a sign of the growing confidence of private equity firms in the public markets.
In recent months, several other private equity firms have announced plans to list, including KKR and Blackstone.
The listing of CVC would also mark a significant change for the firm. CVC has traditionally been a secretive company, but it is expected to be more open to public scrutiny after it lists.
The listing is expected to take place in the second half of 2023.
Here are some additional details about CVC Capital Partners:
- The firm was founded in 1981 by three former McKinsey consultants.
- It has offices in 18 countries and manages over €80 billion in assets.
- CVC has invested in over 1,000 companies in its history.
- The firm’s most successful investments include Formula One, the Six Nations rugby tournament, and the world’s largest cinema chain, AMC Entertainment.
CVC’s listing is a significant event for the private equity industry. It is a sign of the growing confidence of private equity firms in the public markets, and it could pave the way for other private equity firms to list in the future.
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