AZ Electronic Materials plans London IPO

AZ Electronic Materials, which makes certain chemicals for use in flat panel computers, is planning to raise about $400 million in an initial public offering in London, the company announced. AZ Electronic Materials is backed by private equity firms Carlyle Group and Vestar Capital Partners, with each holding 41.8 percent. The company said it will use the funds to repay debt and realize funds for its investors.

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