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Part of Airtel Money operates across 13 African markets and plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.

How will the proposed London Stock Exchange listing affect Qatar Investment Authority?

QIA gains structured liquidity through Airtel Money's LSE listing The proposed listing of Airtel Money on the London Stock Exchange is a secondary Offer for Sale (OFS) that allows existing shareholders to monetize their stakes. As one of the minority shareholders who invested in the business in 2021, the listing provides a structured liquidity option for Qatar Investment Authority to exit its pre-IPO investment. The listing is seeking to float at least 10% of the company's shares on the LSE Main Market.

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The facts so far

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  • The listing is via a secondary Offer for Sale (OFS) in filings made with the London bourse.indiatimes.com
  • Minority shareholders in the business include TPG, Mastercard, Qatar Investment Authority, and Chimetech Holding.indiatimes.com
  • The minority shareholders together invested $550 million in the business in 2021.indiatimes.com
  • IFC has agreed to invest up to $90 million (£67.2 million) as a cornerstone investor.zawya.com, indiatimes.com

Why it matters

For QIA, this listing offers a potential path to realize returns on its significant investment in Airtel Money. The successful execution of the LSE listing would allow QIA to convert its stake into liquid assets, aligning with the interests of pre-IPO investors.

This move follows the initial investment phase in 2021 when QIA joined forces with other major investors like TPG and Mastercard. The current listing proposal is seen as a way to provide a structured exit for these early investors while allowing the business to continue operating and growing under the umbrella of the LSE Main Market.

What we don't know yet

  • What will the final offer price be for the shares?
  • What percentage of the company will be floated on the LSE?

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What would change this answer

The listing successfully achieves its target float of 10% on the LSE Main Market.The structured liquidity option for QIA will be activated, allowing the sale of shares.
The LSE listing faces significant regulatory hurdles or market pushback.The timeline for QIA to monetize its investment may be indefinitely extended or cancelled.

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