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African payments firm Airtel Money plots debut on London stock market

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Wise, A. (2026, September 23). African payments firm Airtel Money plots debut on London stock market. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/london-african-africa-ipos-city-b1298012.html

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African payments company Airtel Money plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on London's stock exchange, aiming to raise approximately $800 million (£601 million). Used by 53 million people across Africa for various financial services, Airtel Money generated about $1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) in revenue last year and is a subsidiary of telecoms provider Airtel Africa. The planned IPO is viewed as significant for the London market, which has seen fewer listings recently.

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Airtel Money, an African payments firm used by 53 million people across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, is planning its debut on the London Stock Exchange. This subsidiary of Airtel Africa, a telecoms provider part of the Indian conglomerate Bharti Enterprises, aims to raise around $800 million (£601 million) through an initial public offering (IPO). Airtel Money, which generated revenues of approximately $1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) last year, operates through a network of branches and kiosks for mobile money transactions. The London IPO is expected to be one of the largest in recent years, potentially valuing the firm at between £6 billion and £7 billion, which would provide a significant boost to London's stock market after several years of fewer listings.

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African payments firm Airtel Money plots debut on London stock market The company, which is already listed on London’s FTSE 100 index, said it wanted Airtel Money to be listed separately on the London Stock Exchange. asserted

Money → plot → Exchange

The plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) is expected to bring about one of London’s biggest listings in recent years. asserted

plans → launch → years

The company is looking to raise around 800 million US dollars (£601 million) from the IPO, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Airtel Money is used by around 53 million people across Africa to make payments, pay bills, withdraw cash and access other money services. Operating through a network of branches and kiosks, it generated revenues of around 1.4 billion US dollars (£1.1 billion) in the last financial year. uncertain

it → look → year

It is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, a leading telecoms provider which is part of Indian conglomerate Bharti Enterprises. asserted

which → lead → Enterprises

The intention to pick the UK as the destination for an IPO is seen as welcome news for the City which has attracted much fewer listings in recent years. Airtel Money’s planned debut is thought to be one of the biggest in the pipeline since the flotation of fintech Wise in 2021. The firm is expected to publish a prospectus with more details on the IPO next month. asserted

firm → pick → IPO

African payments firm Airtel Money plots debut on London stock market

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