Viking Files for IPO

Viking Holdings Ltd today announced that it has officially filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares. 

According to the company, “the number of ordinary shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.” 

Viking intends to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VIK.” 

BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan are acting as lead underwriters and representatives for the proposed offering, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities are also acting as lead book-running managers, HSBC and Morgan Stanley are acting as the bookrunners for the proposed offering, and Rothschild & Co and Stifel are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

About Viking

Viking was founded in 1997. The company offers a range of river, ocean, expedition, and lake cruises to destinations all around the world. The brand is “designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine.” 

Earlier this year, Viking made a big splash in the 2024 Cruiseline.com Member Choice Awards with Viking River Cruises named the number one Best River Cruise Line and Viking Ocean Cruises named the number three Best Premium Cruise Line. 

Explore reviews, vessels, and more on Cruiseline.com for Viking River Cruises here and for Viking Ocean Cruises here. 

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