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European issuers cross the Atlantic in search of deeper capital pools

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By Taku Dzimwasha Verified, Cristiano Bona, Raj Saiya
| Mergermarket Verified
European companies are increasingly looking across the Atlantic for IPOs, attracted by the prospect of deeper liquidity, larger specialist investor pools, and higher valuations for growth- and technology-related businesses. However, bankers and investors caution that a US listing is far from a guaranteed route to superior aftermarket performance.
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KNDS IPO in the balance with all eyes on Rheinmetall recovery

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By John West Verified, Arezki Yaiche Verified, Taku Dzimwasha Verified
| Mergermarket Verified
KNDS’s advisors are keeping their fingers crossed for another IPO attempt in the September/October window, but market conditions mean a successful listing is no sure thing, according to five sources familiar with the situation. Having filed its intention to float on 24 June, the Franco-German tank manufacturer pulled its initial listing effort on 1 July, citing “market volatility” in the European defence sector. The pre-marketing launch timing was “unlucky”, two of the sources said.
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French ECM volumes decline amid political instability

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By Taku Dzimwasha Verified, Arezki Yaiche Verified, Raj Saiya, Lloyd Vassell
| Dealogic
ECM volumes in France fell in 2025 YTD, as political instability keeps deals on hold, continuing a year-on-year decline in volumes that started in 2023. Volumes stood at USD 2.8bn in 2025 YTD, down from USD 3bn in 2024, and USD 4.3bn in 2023. The decline persisted despite some notable secondary follow-ons and convertible deals in 1Q 2025.
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