{"id":114044,"date":"2021-02-24T00:45:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=114044"},"modified":"2021-02-24T00:45:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:45:22","slug":"plant-based-milk-company-oatly-confidentially-files-for-ipo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/business\/plant-based-milk-company-oatly-confidentially-files-for-ipo\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-based milk company Oatly confidentially files for IPO"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sweden-based Oatly, which counts Oprah Winfrey and rapper Jay-Z among its prominent backers, has submitted plans for an initial public offering to regulators, the maker of vegan food and drink products said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The company, which sells its Oatly brand of products in more than 20 countries across Europe and Asia, could be valued at more than $5 billion and has hired Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse as underwriters on the offering, sources told Reuters.<\/p>\n
The planned stock market listing comes as the plant-based food sector has gained investor attention over the past few years, especially as fast-food chains and upscale restaurants create new menus to attract health- and environment-conscious diners.<\/p>\n
Oatly, known for its oat milk products, has tie-ups with several cafes in the United States, including Starbucks and also sells its products online and in retail stores.<\/p>\n
Much of the demand for plant-based food is being led by millennials and generation Z consumers, who are more than willing to spend on sustainable products that are also healthy.<\/p>\n
Oatly raised a $200 million equity investment in July last year from a group led by Blackstone that includes Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Portman and former Starbucks chief Howard Schultz. <\/p>\n
The new investors also included Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation, Orkila Capital and Rabobank's Rabo Corporate Investments.<\/p>\n
Oatly, founded by brothers Rickard and Bj\u00f6rn \u00d6ste, was valued at about $2 billion in July, according to PitchBook.<\/p>\n
JPMorgan and Credit Suisse had no immediate comment when contacted by Reuters, while Morgan Stanley declined to respond.<\/p>\n