Several companies are considering an IPO in Amsterdam, has heard Bloomberg news agency from insiders. For example, Ahlstrom, a Finnish company in fiber -based materials, could possibly come to the Damrak. The Czechoslovak Group, a producer of armored vehicles and ammunition, is also reportedly considering an IPO in the Netherlands.
Ahlstrom
Investor Bain Capital would look at multiple options for Ahlstrom. According to the sources, a possible IPO or Sales are being considered, whereby the company would be appreciated at a maximum of 8 billion euros. Ahlstrom, with an annual turnover of 3 billion euros and around 7000 employees, produces for various applications, including filters, food packaging, medical substances and diagnostic products.
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Czechoslovak seems to think of a valuation of 30 billion euros, says Bloomberg. That is more than the market value of companies such as Philips or NN Group. Czechoslovak could benefit more easily from the higher defense spending of European governments via a listing on Beursplein 5. In recent years, the company has grown into one of the largest private defense companies in Europe, with an annual turnover of 4 billion euros.
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Odido
The companies in question did not want to respond to Bloomberg. In any case, no definitive decisions seem to have been made yet. Earlier, rumors were about a possible IPO of the Dutch telecom company Odido. It could take place later this year and this would also involve billions. The possible exhibitions would be a boost for stock market operator Euronext. In recent years, according to Bloomberg, the number of exhibitions in Europe was limited.