April 2 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries. Below is
Factbox-Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
Impact of Middle East Conflict on Global Companies' Financial Decisions
April 24 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries.
Below is a list of some of the companies reacting to the crisis by postponing their initial public offerings or withdrawing their dividend proposals, in alphabetical order:
DIGI
Postponement of Spanish Unit IPO
The Romanian telecoms operator said on April 23 it would postpone plans to list its Spanish unit due to geopolitical instability, which has clouded the outlook for an offering.
DOMETIC GROUP
Dividend Proposal Withdrawal
The Swedish outdoor tech firm pulled its dividend proposal of 1.00 Swedish crowns ($0.11) per share, instead proposing no dividend for 2025. It said geopolitical developments had increased economic uncertainty and there were signs of demand and trading conditions turning somewhat weaker than anticipated.
LOVEHOLIDAYS
Delay of London IPO
Online travel agent Loveholidays is preparing to delay an up to 1 billion pound ($1.3 billion) London IPO due to the conflict affecting market sentiment and causing travel chaos, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
MCCOY GLOBAL
Suspension of Quarterly Dividend
The Canadian well construction automation company said it would suspend its quarterly dividend to maintain financial flexibility in the face of the conflict in the Middle East, which it said had introduced uncertainty and was affecting logistics and delivery schedules.
PHONEPE
Pause on IPO Plans
The Walmart-backed Indian fintech firm said it had paused its plans for an IPO after geopolitical tensions caused volatility in global capital markets. It said it would resume the process once the market was stable again.
SEVEN & I HOLDINGS
Delay of North American Business Listing
The 7-Eleven chain operator said on April 9 it had delayed the listing of its North American business to its 2027 fiscal year or later, from the second half of 2026, citing market uncertainty and risks to consumer spending.
TURKISH AIRLINES
Dividend Retention Decision
The Turkey-based carrier said on April 10 it had decided not to distribute any dividend from its 2025 net profit, opting to retain earnings to preserve cash.
XED EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Withdrawal of IPO
The executive education platform, the first company from India's low-tax GIFT City to launch an initial public offering, said it had withdrawn its IPO amid weak market sentiment due to the Middle East conflict and related delays in completing video-based customer verification for non-resident Indians and foreign investors.
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(Reporting by Bernadette Hogg and Mireia Merino; Editing by Matt Scuffham and Milla Nissi-Prussak)
