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Quarterly Perspectives · September 2026 · 6 min read

Q3 2026 Perspective: SME IPO Markets and Valuation Discipline

SME IPO activity remains robust, but we believe valuation discipline matters more than ever.

Market summary

SME exchange platforms saw continued listing activity this quarter, with strong retail participation. Regulatory tightening on disclosures is a welcome development.

Our positioning

We continue to underwrite investments assuming conservative exit multiples, with listings treated as an option rather than the base case.

Outlook

We expect selective mainboard migrations of quality SME-listed companies, creating liquidity events for early institutional investors.

This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest.