Despite being one of the quietest years on record for the London Stock Exchange, Canal+'s listing in Q4 2024 buoyed the market with a £2.6bn raise, marking a significant debut since 2022.
Scott McCubbin remarked, "It's been a quiet year for the London Stock Exchange. While Q4 activity picked up significantly, headwinds facing the UK's listings market remain. Ongoing geopolitical instability and slow economic growth have hindered valuations and liquidity."
The IPO landscape in 2024 saw 88 companies delist or switch primary listings from the main market, driven by issues like declining liquidity and lower valuations, especially compared to the US market.
Despite challenges, there are "cautious optimism" signals for 2025 due to a stabilized domestic policy environment and reforms, which could restore competitiveness in the London IPO market.
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