Alpha Data completes Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange listing
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, today (March 11) welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE.
Alpha Data's IPO attracted strong demand from regional and international investors, with the Offering oversubscribed by double digits.
The company raised AED600 million ($163 million) through the issuance of 400 million shares, representing 40% of its issued share capital, at the top end of its offer price of AED1.50 per share.
This marks the country's first IPO and the ADX's second offering in 2025, thus reinforcing its commitment to broadening the market and offering diversified investment opportunities.
Upon listing, Alpha Data's market capitalisation stands at approximately AED1.5 billion ($408 million), underscoring its strong position in the UAE's technology sector.
The listing underscores ADX's commitment to supporting the UAE's tech industry by attracting high-growth companies in future-focused fields such as AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Cloud Computing.
Through its deep and dynamic capital market, ADX provides companies with efficient access to growth capital, supporting their expansion and innovation while reinforcing its role in driving economic diversification and technological advancement.
Commenting on the listing, Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, said: "We are delighted to welcome Alpha Data to ADX as the UAE's first IPO of 2025 and our second offering during the year. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to providing investors with access to a dynamic and diversified marketplace, particularly in the high-growth digital infrastructure and technology sector."
"As ADX continues to expand its offering, we are creating greater opportunities for investors to participate in the digital economy," he stated.
The listing of Alpha Data - an industry leader in AI, Big Data, and Cloud solutions - is an extension of the ADX Group's efforts in enabling pioneering businesses to drive innovation and support Abu Dhabi's economic transformation.
"As a key enabler of sustainable growth and capital market development in the region, we will continue to support more private companies to achieve their growth ambitions via the ADX listing platform," he added.
Fayez Ibbini, Founder and CEO of Alpha, said: "We are incredibly proud to join the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange as a homegrown UAE family business after seeing strong demand and support for our strategic vision during our IPO."
"Our listing marks an exciting new chapter for Alpha Data and is more than just a milestone in our 40-year journey of growth and innovation; it's a commitment to our shareholders and the broader market to keep delivering growth and champion technological developments. We look forward to continue driving digital transformation and delivering exceptional value to our shareholders as we step into this new era," he added.
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