The IPO noticed the sale of 1 billion extraordinary shares, equal to twenty per cent of ALEC’s share capital, by the Funding Company of Dubai (ICD), the Authorities of Dubai’s principal funding arm.
Primarily based on the ultimate supply value of AED1.40 per share, ALEC’s implied market capitalisation stands at AED7bn ($1.91bn) upon itemizing.
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This marks a historic milestone because the UAE’s largest-ever development IPO by valuation and dimension, and the primary providing within the sector in additional than 15 years.
Below its dividend coverage, the agency expects to distribute AED200m ($54.4m) in April 2026 and AED500m ($136m) for monetary 12 months 2026, payable in October 2026 and April 2027.
Primarily based on the ultimate supply value, this equates to a 7.1 per cent dividend yield. Thereafter, the corporate plans semi-annual payouts in April and October, with a minimal 50 per cent of internet revenue distributed, topic to board approval and reserves.
The providing attracted complete gross demand of round AED30bn ($8.1bn), one of many highest ranges of non-UAE investor participation amongst latest government-related DFM listings.
Buyers within the particular person and worker tranches will obtain allocation notifications by October 7, with refunds to start on October 8.
Barry Lewis, CEO of ALEC Holdings, stated: “We’re proud that ALEC’s IPO drew sturdy demand and important curiosity from a various and high-quality investor base. It is a clear vote of confidence in ALEC’s distinct worth proposition and disciplined working mannequin.
“The sturdy response additionally alerts broader investor conviction within the area’s development sector, underpinned by formidable nationwide agendas and a robust pipeline of transformational initiatives.
“We’re deeply grateful to our new shareholders for putting their belief in ALEC, and we look ahead to the journey forward as we proceed to scale, ship, and develop worth collectively.”
Admission to buying and selling on the DFM is anticipated on October 15, topic to regulatory approvals.
ICD will retain an 80 per cent stake following the IPO. Each ICD and ALEC can be topic to a 180-day lock-up from the date of admission. As well as, as much as 100 million supply shares have been allotted to xCube LLC as value stabilisation supervisor.
