UK Private Equity Exits Weekly Summary: Buyouts & IPOs 24-27 June 2025

UK IPO News This Week

Recent IPO Activity (June 2025)

- Tap Global Group plc - Listed on AIM on 13th June 2025

- Cobalt Holdings plc - IPO dated 12th May 2025 (Main Market) - noted as "not progressing"

- Greatland Resources Ltd (GGP) - Recent listing activity noted for 24-25 June

- Kandal M Venture Ltd (FMFC) - Recent activity 25 June

- Oxley Bridge Acquisition Corp (OBAWU) - Listed 25 June 2025

Upcoming IPO Pipeline

- Metlen Energy & Metals - Confirmed early August date for London listing (announced 27 June 2025)

- Visma Software Group - €19bn IPO planned for 2026, London selected over Amsterdam

UK Private Equity Buyouts This Week

Major Transactions

- Advent International - £4.4bn acquisition of Spectris plc (largest UK takeover of 2025)

- Bain Capital - Secured $1bn debt package to back Sizzling Platter buyout (26 June 2025)

- Bridgepoint - €2bn return to investors following Dorna Sports and Kereis exits (25 June 2025)

AIM Market Activity (25 June 2025)

- Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc - 37,500 ordinary shares activity

- Blue Star Capital plc - Recent trading activity noted

Market Intelligence Summary

- Total UK PE Activity 2025: £36 billion in buyouts and exits year-to-date

- Market Trend: Clear signs of sustainable recovery in private equity exit market

- LSE Performance: Down 25% in listings over past 10 years, but recent wins like Visma show renewed confidence

- AIM Market: Continues to serve smaller growth companies with ongoing listing activity

Complete Deal Flow Context

The research shows that whilst major headline deals dominate (like Advent's £4.4bn Spectris acquisition), there's consistent smaller-scale activity across both main market and AIM listings. The London Stock Exchange maintains comprehensive records of all new equity issues in their Reports section.

Key Insight

The market shows both large institutional PE activity and steady smaller-company IPO flow, indicating a healthy breadth of exit opportunities across different company sizes and sectors.