Euronext Seeks to Court Defense Company IPOs to Tap Into Military Boom
European stock exchange operator Euronext NV is seeking to court defense company listings and eager investors to tap the surge in military spending.
The company has invited potential investors for the Euronext Aerospace and Defence Funding Days on July 7-8 to meet virtually with potential firms who may have plans for an initial public offering, according to an invitation seen by Bloomberg News. After the virtual meetings, Euronext will seek feedback on each company to gauge the 'IPO-readiness' of the firms.
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