Finance
Czech defence group CSG launches 3.8 billion euro IPO
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 20, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
Czech defence firm CSG is launching a 3.8 billion euro IPO, offering 15.2% of shares to reach a market cap of 25 billion euros.
Czech defence group CSG launches 3.8 billion euro IPO
Overview of CSG's IPO
PRAGUE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Czech-based defence firm Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is offering up to 15.2% of the company in an initial public offering of new and existing shares, giving it a market capitalisation of 25 billion euros ($29.19 billion), CSG said in its prospectus on Tuesday.
Details of the Share Offering
The offer price is 25 euros per share, according to the prospectus.
Market Capitalization Insights
($1 = 0.8565 euros)
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet)
Key Takeaways
- •CSG is launching a 3.8 billion euro IPO.
- •The IPO includes new and existing shares.
- •CSG aims for a market cap of 25 billion euros.
- •Offer price is set at 25 euros per share.
- •The IPO represents 15.2% of the company.
Frequently Asked Questions about Czech defence group CSG launches 3.8 billion euro IPO
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 is market capitalisation?
Market capitalisation is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the total number of shares.
3What are equity shares?
Equity shares represent ownership in a company, giving shareholders voting rights and a claim on a portion of the company's assets and earnings.
