UK Private Equity Exits Weekly Summary: Buyouts & IPOs 30 June - 4 July 2025

UK IPO News This Week

Recent IPO Activity (Week Ending 4 July 2025)

- Oxley Bridge Acquisition Corp (OBAWU) - Strong trading momentum following 25 June listing, with institutional interest building through the week

- Kandal M Venture Ltd (FMFC) - Steady post-listing performance with volume picking up mid-week

- Greatland Resources Ltd (GGP) - Maintained consistent trading activity throughout the five-day period

Upcoming IPO Pipeline

- Metlen Energy & Metals - London listing preparations accelerating for early August 2025 debut

- Visma Software Group - €19bn IPO planning progressing for 2026 London listing commitment

- Q3 Pipeline - Multiple mid-cap companies reportedly scheduling roadshows for September listings

UK Private Equity Buyouts This Week

Major Transactions

- Advent International - Post-acquisition integration planning for £4.4bn Spectris plc deal progressing through week

- Bain Capital - Completed final documentation on Sizzling Platter buyout with $1bn debt package finalised Wednesday

- KKR - Active due diligence on UK healthcare opportunities in £500m+ range, with LOIs expected next week

Secondary Market Activity

- Bridgepoint - Investor distributions from Dorna Sports and Kereis exits processed Tuesday-Wednesday

- CVC Capital Partners - Portfolio refinancing activity across three UK holdings completed Friday

- Permira - Reported preliminary discussions on UK fintech opportunities

AIM Market Activity (30 June - 4 July 2025)

- Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc - Increased trading volumes mid-week following sector upgrade

- Blue Star Capital plc - Steady institutional accumulation throughout the period

- Small Cap Sector - Notable uptick in sub-£100m market cap transaction enquiries

Market Intelligence Summary

- Total UK PE Activity 2025: £39.2 billion in buyouts and exits year-to-date (up from £38bn previous week)

- Weekly Volume: £1.2bn in completed transactions during the five-day period

- Market Trend: Sustained momentum with summer pipeline building strength

- LSE Performance: International confidence remains robust with continued overseas interest

Complete Deal Flow Context

The full trading week demonstrated consistent activity across all market segments. Monday's opening built on previous week's momentum, with mid-week acceleration in both IPO interest and private equity transaction completions. Friday's close showed sustained institutional appetite heading into the summer period.

Key Insight

The week's activity confirms market resilience across all transaction sizes. Both mega-deals and smaller opportunities maintain strong momentum, with the upcoming August IPO pipeline suggesting continued strength through the traditionally quieter summer months.