PropertyGuru opts not to proceed with IPO on the ASX

PropertyGuru Limited just announced that it has decided not to proceed with its proposed initial public offering (“IPO”) on the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”). 

The company has indicated that despite strong investor support from a number of leading global and Australian investors, the Board of PropertyGuru has decided to withdraw the IPO due to uncertainty in the current IPO market. 

“Despite strong engagement throughout the process with prospective investors, the Board and existing shareholders have determined not to proceed with the offer. This decision took into account current IPO market sentiment. Should the Company seek new funds to support our identified growth opportunities, we have a committed existing shareholder base as well as access to private capital markets,” said PropertyGuru Chairman Olivier Lim.

PropertyGuru stated that it remains positive in its outlook for the performance of the business. Importantly, the Company does not require new funds to be raised to fund its current business operations. Further, the Company continues to have the support of its existing shareholders, which is highlighted by the fact that both major shareholders (TPG and KKR), representing aggregate ownership of 58%, were not seeking to sell any shares at IPO and had entered into voluntary escrow arrangements until February 2021. 

PropertyGuru CEO Hari V. Krishnan said “Over the last several years, we have built a team and business which has been committed to building transparency and efficiency in the Southeast Asian real estate markets. Our team remains committed to pursuing our mission, given the size of the opportunity available to us, and our track record of sustainable and profitable growth”.

SOURCE PropertyGuru
Edited by Gordana Davila

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