Cobalt Holdings Plans London's Biggest IPO in Two Years
Cobalt Holdings Plc unveiled plans for an initial public offering in London in what could potentially be the biggest UK first-time share sale in more than two years.
The firm, which purchases and hold physical stock of the key battery metal, wants to raise about $230 million through the sale of new shares, according to a statement on Monday. Glencore International AG and entities managed by Anchorage Structured Commodities Advisor have agreed to take up about 20% of the shares to be offered, the company said.
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