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    Home > Finance > Car glass repair firm Belron in early talks for $27.8 billion IPO, FT reports
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    Car glass repair firm Belron in early talks for $27.8 billion IPO, FT reports

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 16, 2026

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    Last updated: January 19, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Belron is in early discussions for a $27.8 billion IPO, considering listings in New York or Amsterdam. The company is a key division of D'Ieteren, led by Carlos Brito.

    Table of Contents

    • Belron's IPO Plans and Market Strategy
    • Details of the IPO Talks
    • Geographic Presence and Sales
    • Leadership and Company Overview

    Belron Explores $27.8 Billion IPO with Bankers for Stock Market Listing

    Belron's IPO Plans and Market Strategy

    Jan 16 (Reuters) - Belron is in early-stage talks with bankers for a 24 billion euro ($27.84 billion) stock market listing for the vehicle glass repair and replacement firm, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation.

    Details of the IPO Talks

    Belron's executives met bankers in the past week ahead of starting the process to select advisers and bookrunners, with a listing possible towards the end of this year, the report said.

    Geographic Presence and Sales

    It has not been decided whether Belron will be listed in New York or Amsterdam, the FT said.

    Leadership and Company Overview

    Belron declined to comment on the report.

    Belron is Belgian holding group D'Ieteren's most profitable division and makes more than half of its sales in North America.

    The glass repair firm, run by former Anheuser-Busch InBev chief Carlos Brito, employs around 30,000 people and has a presence in 40 countries, according to its website.

    ($1 = 0.8620 euros)

    (Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Belron is considering a $27.8 billion IPO.
    • •The company is in early talks with bankers.
    • •Listing could occur in New York or Amsterdam.
    • •Belron is a major division of D'Ieteren.
    • •Carlos Brito leads Belron, operating in 40 countries.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Car glass repair firm Belron in early talks for $27.8 billion IPO, FT reports

    1What is an IPO?

    An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise capital from public investors.

    2What is market capitalization?

    Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares.

    3What is equity investment?

    Equity investment involves purchasing shares of a company, providing the investor with ownership rights and a claim on future profits.

    4What are financial markets?

    Financial markets are platforms where buyers and sellers engage in the trading of assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives.

    5What is a stock market listing?

    A stock market listing refers to the process of a company's shares being made available for trading on a stock exchange.

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