Tankmaker KNDS Postpones IPO Amid Defense Stock Slump
Quick Look
- Tankmaker KNDS has postponed its planned IPO, citing current market volatility for the European Defense sector.
- The company cited unfavorable market conditions, following a slump in defense stocks and reported struggles to convince investors of its valuation.
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Why It Matters
Tankmaker KNDS, based in Amsterdam, has postponed its planned public listing due to unfavorable market conditions for the European Defense sector.
Tankmaker KNDS has postponed its highly anticipated public listing until market conditions improve, following a slump in defense stocks in recent months.
Shareholders of the Amsterdam-based company have decided that the IPO process will resume "upon the return of more favorable market conditions," KNDS said in a statement late Wednesday. This comes "In light of current market volatility for the European Defense sector," it said.
It comes after the Financial Times reported the defense equipment maker was struggling to convince investors to back a valuation of more than 12 billion euros ($13.7 billion).
KNDS confirmed last week its intention to dual list in Paris and Frankfurt, in what would be one of Europe's largest IPOs this year.
KNDS declined to comment further on the reasoning for delaying the IPO.
Open Questions
- When will market conditions improve?
- What is the revised valuation target?
