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Czech defence firm CSG plans Friday debut in Amsterdam IPO, sources say
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 19, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
Quick Summary
Czech defence firm CSG is set to debut on Euronext Amsterdam, potentially raising over 3 billion euros, marking a significant global defence IPO.
Czech Defence Firm CSG Set for Euronext IPO Debut in Amsterdam
CSG's Initial Public Offering Details
PRAGUE/MILAN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Czech-based defence company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) plans to make its trading debut on the Euronext exchange in Amsterdam on Friday, two people familiar with the process said on Monday, in what is likely to become the largest global defence listing by funds raised.
IPO Timeline and Size
CSG, one of the world's fastest-growing defence firms, said last week its initial public offering would consist of 750 million euros ($873.60 million) worth of new shares and a yet-to-be-determined number of existing shares. Sources, asking not to be named, had earlier told Reuters the IPO could raise more than 3 billion euros ($3.50 billion).
Market Context and Investor Interest
One of the people on Monday said books could open on Tuesday and close on Thursday.
Cornerstone Investors and Valuation
CSG, which makes ammunition, armoured vehicles and artillery, declined to comment on the timeline.
A share offering and trading debut by the end of the week would reflect an accelerated pace, with most IPOs taking three to four weeks from the initial announcement.
Prices of Europe's defence stocks have hit record highs recently as investors pile into the sector following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and rising global unrest from Venezuela to Iran.
CSG's listing has the potential to be the largest Amsterdam IPO since InPost in 2021, which raised $3.9 billion, according to Dealogic data.
Chair and current sole owner Michael Strnad told Reuters earlier in January that CSG was considering listing 15% of its shares, though no decision had yet been made.
Bloomberg reported on Monday that the offering may value the firm at about 25 billion euros.
CSG said last week that it had received cornerstone commitments from funds under management with Artisan Partners and BlackRock, and Al-Rayyan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority, for an aggregate amount of 900 million euros, subject to completion of the IPO.
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka and Elvira Polina, editing by Tomasz Janowski, Kirsten Donovan)
Key Takeaways
- •CSG plans to debut on Euronext Amsterdam.
- •IPO could raise over 3 billion euros.
- •CSG is a leading global defence company.
- •Cornerstone investors include BlackRock.
- •Potential valuation of 25 billion euros.
Frequently Asked Questions about Czech defence firm CSG plans Friday debut in Amsterdam IPO, sources say
1What is an IPO?
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) 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 are cornerstone investors?
Cornerstone investors are institutional investors who agree to buy a significant portion of a company's shares during an IPO, providing confidence and stability to the offering.
3What 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.
4What is valuation in finance?
Valuation is the process of determining the current worth of an asset or company, often used to assess investment opportunities and make informed financial decisions.
