Information on initial public offering applications - February 2026


Reference Case Number: FOI2026/00208

Freedom of Information: Right to know request:

  1. The number of IPO listing applications received by the FCA each year, for the past 5 years.
  2. Number of applications approved versus withdrawn/declined.
  3. The total number of SPAC registration applications received by the FCA each year from July 2024.
  4. Number of applications approved versus withdrawn or declined from July 2024.
  5. Average processing time for IPO prospectuses and corporate filings at the FCA for the past 5 years.

FCA response: