May 13 (Reuters) - Aluminum products maker Novelis,
owned by Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco
Industries, made public its filing for an initial
public offering in the United States on Monday.
The company is moving ahead with a listing at a time when
the U.S. IPO market is on a rebound this year, after a two-year
lull, on hopes of a "soft landing" for the economy, where
inflation falls without a recession or big job losses.
Novelis is seeking to complete the planned IPO as soon as
early June, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with
the matter.
The company could begin formally marketing the deal in about
two weeks, according to the report.
Novelis, a leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum
products, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for
comment for more details on the IPO.
The company reported net sales of $16.21 billion in fiscal
2024, compared with $18.49 billion a year earlier. Net income in
fiscal 2024 was $600 million, compared with $658 million.
Novelis in May reported a rise in its fourth-quarter core
profit on strong aluminum demand and higher prices, with the
long-term outlook for the company's earnings expected to
increase further, according to analysts.
Hindalco acquired Novelis in 2007 in an all-cash deal.
Novelis, which has rolling and recycling facilities across
North America, South America, Europe and Asia, will list on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NVL".
Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities and Citigroup Global Markets
are the lead underwriters for the offering.