LuLu Retail, the GCC’s leading retailer, opens its historic IPO with shares priced between Dh1.94 and Dh2.04, potentially valuing the company at Dh21.07 billion.
Key Dates
- Subscription Opens: October 28, 2024
- Subscription Closes: November 5, 2024
- Final Price Announcement: November 6, 2024
Subscription Tranches
First Tranche (Retail Investors)
- 258.22 million shares (10% of offer)
- Minimum guaranteed allocation: 1,000 shares
- Starting investment: Dh5,000
- Additional increments: Dh1,000
- No maximum limit
Second Tranche (Institutional Investors)
- 2.29 billion shares (89% of offer)
- Minimum subscription: Dh5 million
- No maximum limit
Third Tranche (Senior Executives)
- 25.82 million shares (1% of offer)
- Minimum subscription: Dh50,000
- Additional increments: Dh1,000
- No maximum limit
How to Subscribe
Participating Banks
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Emirates Islamic Bank
- Mashreq
- Emirates NBD
Requirements
- National Investor Number (NIN)
- Valid UAE bank account
- Required documents as per bank KYC
Eligibility
- GCC residents
- Indian investors (subject to local laws)
- International investors through UAE brokerages
Cornerstone Investors
Major institutional backing includes:
- Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
- Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
- Emirates International Investment Company (Dh367 million commitment)
- Oman Investment Authority
Total cornerstone investment: Dh753 million
Company Highlights
- Pan-GCC retail leader
- 240 stores network
- Expanding presence in Saudi Arabia
- Growing e-commerce platform
- Strong private label portfolio
Steps for International Investors
- Contact UAE licensed brokers
- Complete KYC process
- Obtain NIN
- Submit subscription application
- Transfer funds to designated account
Important Notes
- Lock-up period: 180 days for cornerstone investors
- Final price determination through book building
- Market cap range: Dh20.04 billion to Dh21.07 billion
- Total shares offered: 2.58 billion (25% of company)
Last Updated: October 28, 2024
Disclaimer: Investment in IPOs carries risks. Please read the prospectus and consult financial advisors before investing.
Additional Reading Material
- LuLu Retail IPO: Share Price Range Set at Dh1.94-2.04 | UAE Stock Market
- LuLu Group Plans Abu Dhabi IPO, Hints at Future Saudi Stock Market Entry
- LuLu Group IPO: Record-Breaking UAE Retail Subscription Expected | JobXDubai
- How to Subscribe to Lulu IPO: Complete Guide for International Investors
- Lulu Group IPO: UAE Retail Giant to Sell 25% Stake on Abu Dhabi Exchange


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