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Business lender Shawbrook aims for UK listing this year, FT reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 23, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Shawbrook Bank plans a 2 billion pound IPO in London this year, aiming to boost the UK capital markets amid updated listing rules.
Business lender Shawbrook aims for UK listing this year, FT reports
(Reuters) -The private equity owners of Shawbrook Bank are moving forward with plans for the 2 billion pounds ($2.71 billion) initial public offering in London this year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, which own the British specialist lender Shawbrook, are preparing to list the company in London as soon as the second half of this year, the report said citing people familiar with the matter.
FT had earlier reported that Shawbrook aimed for a 2 billion pounds valuation and had planned a float earlier this year before delays.
The small business lender is adding more investment banks to its group of advisers, according to the report.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. BC Partners, Pollen Street and Shawbrook did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
Shawbrook's IPO will be a boost to the UK's capital markets, as a growing number of companies have shelved or shifted plans to list in London in recent years, with fast-fashion major Shein being the latest to walk away.
The UK has revamped listing rules to make London more attractive for company listings and fundraising.
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(Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Eileen Soreng)
Key Takeaways
- •Shawbrook Bank plans a UK IPO valued at 2 billion pounds.
- •BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital are the private equity owners.
- •The listing aims to boost London's capital markets.
- •The UK has updated listing rules to attract companies.
- •Shawbrook's IPO follows delays earlier this year.
Frequently Asked Questions about Business lender Shawbrook aims for UK listing this year, FT reports
1What is the valuation Shawbrook Bank aims for in its IPO?
Shawbrook aims for a valuation of £2 billion in its initial public offering.
2Who are the owners of Shawbrook Bank?
Shawbrook Bank is owned by private equity firms BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital.
3When is Shawbrook Bank planning to list its shares?
Shawbrook Bank is preparing to list its shares in London as soon as the second half of this year.
4What has been the trend in UK capital markets recently?
The UK's capital markets have seen a growing number of companies shelving or shifting their plans to list in London in recent years.
5What changes have been made to UK listing rules?
The UK has revamped its listing rules to make London more attractive for company listings and fundraising.
