IPO
Coverage of public listing activity and investor sentiment across the foodservice, hospitality, and F&B sectors. This section reports on upcoming floats, share performance, business valuations, and leadership commentary related to companies preparing for or navigating life on the public markets. Designed for operators, executives, and financial stakeholders, it offers strategic insight into how IPOs affect funding, growth, and visibility within the UK and international hospitality landscape.
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Dec- 2020 -14 DecemberNews
Nightcap floats amid contradictory acquisition
Nightcap, a chain of bars owned by Sarah Willingham, is gearing up to float its business in an effort to raise funds, according to the Times. The move, which aims to raise £6m at a valuation of £14m, is in direct opposition to the firm’s agreed acquisition of the London…
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Oct- 2020 -5 OctoberApps & Technology
Deliveroo eyes London float, appoints Goldman to oversee plans
Deliveroo has reportedly appointed investment bankers to oversee flotation plans for next year, according to Sky News. The food delivery app has reportedly started working with Goldman Sachs on its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), with a float expected to take place in London next year. Insiders told…
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May- 2018 -30 MayRestaurants
York’s El Piano becomes world’s first restaurant to be certified palm oil free
The El Piano restaurant in York has become the first restaurant in the world to be certified as palm oil free following the approval of the Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme (POFCAP). The international body has been approved by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO UK) to officially certify UK…
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