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European Defense Companies Ready IPOs Amid Higher Spending, Valuations

Summa Defence’s CEO said the decision to merge and list now was driven by new threats and evolving technology

Franco-German tankmaker KNDS is considering an initial public offering.
Franco-German tankmaker KNDS is considering an initial public offering. Photo: benoit tessier/Reuters

Defense stocks are having a moment. In Europe, more companies want in.

Multiple defense companies on the continent are looking to list, as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization bump up military spending and defense stocks become trendier among retail investors.

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