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Norwegian Software Company Visma Picks London for Ipo, Ft Reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 26, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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Visma, a Norwegian software firm, plans a London IPO next year, citing strong UK capital markets. The decision depends on UK reforms.
Norwegian software company Visma picks London for IPO, FT reports
(Reuters) -Norwegian software company Visma has picked London over Amsterdam for its initial public offering (IPO) next year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
Majority stakeholder Hg initially invested in the 19 billion euro ($22.21 billion) company in 2006, when it helped take it private from the Oslo stock exchange at a valuation of about $450 million.
Visma makes accounting, payroll and HR software products for customers across the Nordic, Benelux and Baltic regions.
The company declined to comment, while HG did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Visma chose London for the IPO because of its deep capital markets and the presence of several investors focussed solely on UK stocks than those buying Dutch equities exclusively, the report said.
The UK has been trying to make London a more attractive destination for companies to list and raise funds, and last year made major changes to its rules for company listings.
The decision to proceed with a London listing early next year is contingent on the implementation of promised reforms by the UK government, the newspaper said.
($1 = 0.8559 euros)
(Reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema and Vijay Kishore)
Key Takeaways
- •Visma plans to list in London for its IPO next year.
- •The decision favors London's deep capital markets.
- •Hg invested in Visma in 2006, aiding its privatization.
- •UK's recent reforms aim to attract more IPOs.
- •Visma's IPO is contingent on UK government reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norwegian software company Visma picks London for IPO, FT reports
1Why did Visma choose London for its IPO?
Visma chose London for the IPO because of its deep capital markets and the presence of several investors focused solely on UK stocks rather than those buying Dutch equities exclusively.
2What is the valuation of Visma?
Visma is valued at approximately 19 billion euros ($22.21 billion).
3Who is the majority stakeholder of Visma?
The majority stakeholder of Visma is Hg, which initially invested in the company in 2006.
4What conditions are tied to Visma's London listing?
The decision to proceed with a London listing early next year is contingent on the implementation of promised reforms by the UK government.
5What type of software does Visma provide?
Visma makes accounting, payroll, and HR software products for customers across the Nordic, Benelux, and Baltic regions.
