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flag UAE firm Alec Holdings launches IPO to raise $380 million, aiming for October 15 listing.

flag Alec Holdings, a UAE engineering and construction firm backed by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, has launched an IPO on the Dubai Financial Market with a share price range of Dh1.35 to Dh1.40, aiming to raise up to Dh1.4 billion by offering 1 billion shares, or 20% of its capital. flag The subscription period runs from September 23 to 30, 2025, with listing set for October 15. flag The Investment Corporation of Dubai will retain an 80% stake post-IPO, subject to an 180-day lock-up. flag Shares are allocated to institutional investors (94%), retail investors (5%), employees (1%), and two government funds (10% combined). flag The company plans to distribute Dh200 million and Dh500 million in dividends in 2026 and 2027, implying a dividend yield of 7.1% to 7.4%. flag Joint bookrunners include Emirates NBD Capital and JP Morgan Securities. flag The IPO is part of Dubai’s broader effort to diversify its capital markets and attract global investment.

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