IPOs
IPOs
IPOs are a core product in our ECM offering at Peel Hunt. Listing on the stock exchange is an important event in a company’s lifecycle and requires thoughtful preparation and execution. We leverage our expertise across the firm including investment banking, ECM, sales and research, to deliver successful IPO outcomes for both issuers and shareholders. We then supplement this with leading aftermarket support, assisting companies as they grow in public markets with the full Peel Hunt platform.
Recent deals
Princes Group - IPO
IPO (£35.1 m fund raise) – AOTI
£335m IPO – CAB Payments Holdings
IPO – Peel Hunt
IPO – Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust
IPO – Schroders British Opportunities Trust
IPO (c.£94m fund raise) – Inspecs Group
H2 ‘25 UK IPO Activity and Fast European Start Sets a Strong Platform for 2026 IPO Market
The outlook for the UK IPO market is currently the most constructive we have seen for several years. This follows H2 ’25 which saw £2.0bn of UK IPO issuance, the biggest half we have seen by some way since H2 ’21. Most of those deals have performed well and have put a positive platform in place for 2026. Importantly, we also saw a few £1bn+ market cap companies list on the LSE, something that has been missing in recent years, along with sponsor IPOs. It’s not all been plain-sailing – discounts have been attractive, some aftermarket performance mixed and deal sizes measured, but the direction of travel is undoubtedly positive.
Insights
UK IPO Market: Speedometer March 2026
UK M&A – surge in activity
