Bankers Expect Europe’s IPO Market to Defy Dangers in 2025
- Dealmakers optimistic that 2024’s upward trend will continue
- IPOs are a key option for buyout groups looking to unlock cash
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Bankers see Europe’s IPO rebound broadening in 2025 despite the threat of trade frictions and political upheaval, as private equity firms look to unload portfolios and secure returns.
European bourses have seen more than $19 billion raised through initial public offerings this year — a jump of more than 30% from 2023’s volume. But that still lags historical averages, including the pandemic-era peak and the decade preceding it.