Dong Energy today welcomed 36,000 new investors after selling 72,834,393 shares.
Trading for the firm will begin at 8am today.
The firm’s public offering included an offer price of DKK 235 per offer share, leading to a market capitalisation of DONG Energy of DKK 98.2billion
Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Danish Minister of Finance, said: “As a representative of the majority shareholder I’m pleased to see that there has been a lot of interest in becoming part of the ownership of DONG Energy – both among retail and professional investors. It gives DONG Energy a solid foundation to retain and develop its position as one of the leading green energy companies in the world. Recognition goes to the management and employees, for all of their hard work in connection with the IPO.”
Thomas Thune Andersen, chairman of DONG Energy, added:“It’s a privilege to welcome all new shareholders, both the professional investors and the many Danish private investors. I see it as a vote of confidence in the management and the many talented and dedicated employees, who persistently strive to make DONG Energy a world-leading renewable energy company. I’m looking forward to continuing the development of the company with our new and existing shareholders.”