Jan 16 (Reuters) - Belron, a leader in automotive glass replacement, is in early stage talks with bankers for a 24 billion euro ($27.84 billion) stock market listing, the Financial Times reported on
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.
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(Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)
