Princes Group plc Initial Public Offering
RetailBook acts as retail coordinator
A Major IPO for the UK Food & Beverage Sector
RetailBook is pleased to announce its role as Retail Offer Co-ordinator for the Princes Group plc IPO on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The transaction raised approximately £400 million, resulting in a market capitalisation of approximately £1.16 billion.
The retail offer, which ran from 22-30 October 2025, saw strong demand from individual investors, with a minimum investment of £250 per person. Princes Group’s admission to trading marked a significant moment for the UK capital markets, bringing one of Britain’s most iconic food and beverage companies to the public market.
Simon Harrison, CEO of Princes Group, commented:
“We’re proud that retail investors made a meaningful contribution to our IPO, reflecting the strength of our brand and trust we’ve built in UK communities over generations. Thanks to RetailBook’s innovative platform and experienced team, we were able to achieve this in a way that was both inclusive and efficient.”
About Princes Group
Founded in Liverpool in 1880, Princes Group has grown into a major force in the UK and European food and beverage sector. The Group operates across five core business units:
- Foods — Batchelors Peas, Branston Baked Beans, Crosse & Blackwell
- Fish — Princes Tuna and seafood products
- Italian — Napolina pasta and sauces, Delverde
- Oils — Crisp ‘N Dry and cooking oils
- Drinks — Branded and own-label beverages
With 23 production facilities across the UK, continental Europe, and Mauritius, Princes Group combines industrial scale, supply chain strength, and innovation to deliver high-quality products to over 8,000 customers worldwide, including major retailers, foodservice operators, and B2B partners.
About RetailBook: Enabling Shareholder Communities
RetailBook partners with issuers and their advisers to provide customised solutions for companies’ equity and debt fundraising needs, seamlessly delivering domestic investor participation in domestic capital markets.
The Princes Group IPO exemplifies how retail inclusion can help established British brands build engaged shareholder communities from day one of their public market journey.
This deal was only available to investors in the UK. Investing in securities involves risk.
