London Calling: Why would US companies list on the London Stock Exchange?

Going public is a defining moment for any company. For many US growth companies, the instinct is often to list domestically, but London offers a compelling alternative.

In 2024, companies on the London Stock Exchange raised a remarkable US$32.5 billion, making it the fourth largest market globally, ahead of Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam combined. Recent reforms have made London’s markets simpler, more flexible, and highly supportive of capital raising, M&A, and attracting international investment.

In the first article of our five-part series, Crossing the Pond: Why US Companies Should Consider London Listings, we explore why 67 US-incorporated or operated companies with a combined market value of US$123 billion have chosen London for their listing and why others might follow their lead. Drawing on data and case studies, we highlight some of the benefits of the London markets and why it should be considered as an option for US growth companies looking to the public markets.

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