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Ashtead Group to leave London Stock Exchange for U.S. in another blow to U.K.’s main market - MarketWatch

Dec 10, 2024, 4:37 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The transition to a U.S. listing may boost AHT's investor interest, similar to other companies that saw gains post listing changes.

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Ashtead plans to switch its main listing to New York. U.S. operations account for 98% of Ashtead's $2.65 billion profit. The move is intended to enhance investor exposure and liquidity. Ashtead intends to retain a secondary listing in London. Record inflows to U.S. ETFs make New York listings more appealing.

Ashtead plans to switch its main listing to New York.
U.S. operations account for 98% of Ashtead's $2.65 billion profit.
The move is intended to enhance investor exposure and liquidity.
Ashtead intends to retain a secondary listing in London.
Record inflows to U.S. ETFs make New York listings more appealing.

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