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Airtel Money debuts on London Stock Exchange

Overview

Airtel Money, the digital financial services subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has successfully transitioned from conditional trading to its debut on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) main market. Following the commencement of conditional trading in early October 2026, unconditional trading and formal admission to the FCA Official List began on October 14, 2026.

The IPO, priced at a $7 billion valuation, marks the largest debut on the LSE in five years. As a secondary offering, the transaction involves the sale of a 270 million share block by Airtel Africa and existing minority shareholders to generate approximately $700 million in proceeds. Airtel Africa is expected to retain a majority stake of approximately 78 per cent, with a free float of about 16.5 per cent.

Following the listing, Airtel Money reported a 25% increase in half-year revenue, reaching $830 million for the period ending in September. Pre-tax profits rose 18% year-on-year to $360 million, driven by a customer base expansion to 56.7 million users. The company also noted that the average monthly transaction value per customer increased by nearly 15% to $397.

In broader results for the half year ending September 30, 2026, parent company Airtel Africa reported revenue growth of 28.2% to $3,823 million. This was supported by a 25.8% rise in mobile money revenue in constant currency. Airtel Africa’s total customer base grew 11.6% to 193.9 million, while its mobile money customers increased by 22.4% to 60.9 million. The group reported record margins, with underlying EBITDA increasing to $1,921 million and a second-quarter margin of 50.4%.

Entities

Airtel Africa · Airtel Money · London Stock Exchange · International Finance Corporation · Sunil Bharti Mittal

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  1. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Bharti Airtel reports 31% profit rise in Q2 FY27

    Bharti Airtel's Q2 FY27 net profit rose 31% to Rs 8,888 crore, with revenue increasing 16.7% to Rs 60,878 crore, driven by growth in India and Africa.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Airtel Africa reports record margins and 28% revenue growth

    Airtel Africa reported a 28.2% increase in revenue to $3,823 million for the half year ending September 2026, driven by strong data and mobile money growth.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Airtel Money reports 25% sales growth following London IPO

    Airtel Money reported a 25% jump in half-year revenue to $830 million and an 18% rise in pre-tax profits, driven by a customer base that grew to 56.7 million following its major London IPO.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Airtel Money debuts on London Stock Exchange at $7 billion valuation

    Airtel Money has launched a $7 billion secondary offering on the London Stock Exchange, marking the LSE's largest IPO in five years.

  5. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Airtel Money begins conditional trading on London Stock Exchange

    Airtel Money has begun conditional trading on the London Stock Exchange, targeting a £5.3 billion valuation through an IPO that marks a major milestone for the African digital finance provider.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Airtel Money targets $7 billion valuation for London IPO

    Airtel Money is set for a London Stock Exchange IPO with a $7 billion valuation, supported by an IFC investment of up to $90 million as it expands its mobile money footprint across Africa.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Airtel Money sets £1.96 share price for £5.3 billion London IPO

    Airtel Money has set a £1.96 per share price for its £5.3 billion London IPO, marking a major fintech listing for the African mobile payments provider.

  8. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Airtel Money to launch London IPO with $9bn target valuation

    Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, plans a London Stock Exchange IPO with a target valuation of $8 billion to $9 billion, potentially raising $800 million through a secondary offering.

  9. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Airtel Africa scales back Airtel Money IPO valuation and size

    Airtel Africa is considering a smaller $800 million London IPO for Airtel Money due to valuation pushback, while simultaneously executing an ongoing share buyback programme.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Airtel Money reduces London IPO target to $800 million

    Airtel Money is cutting its London IPO target to at least $800 million, down from an initial goal of up to $2 billion, following investor pushback on valuation.

Sources

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