A historic step for Greek entrepreneurship was achieved by METLEN Energy and Metals, listing its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This development marks the beginning of a new era both for the company itself and for the presence of Greek industry in international capital markets.
At the trading launch ceremony, METLEN’s Chairman and CEO Evangelos Mytilineos characterized the listing as a “historic milestone,” noting:
“This is not simply a listing, it is a statement of intent.” Reflecting on the Group’s journey, he noted that METLEN has evolved into a global leader in the energy and metals sectors, with presence in 42 countries and over 9,000 employees. Special reference was made to the success of the recent voluntary public share exchange offer, with an acceptance rate above 90%, which confirmed the company’s strategic maturity and international prospects.
The choice of the London Stock Exchange is considered strategically significant:
“This is not the end of an era, but the beginning of a new one. The London listing opens the door to larger capital markets and visibility, with the goal of inclusion in FTSE UK indices by September,” declared Mr. Mytilineos. Meanwhile, he reiterated METLEN’s commitment to disciplined investments, operational excellence and dedication to progress: “We are not changing course, we are accelerating the momentum we have already created. And we are absolutely ready.”
Historic firsts
METLEN’s listing is accompanied by a series of innovations and achievements:
- It is the first company to trade in euros on the LSE, highlighting its European character.
- The LSE now serves as the company’s primary market, with the Athens Stock Exchange remaining as secondary.
- The LSE entry represents the culmination of the successful share exchange with participation above 90%.
- With presence in over 40 countries and on five continents, METLEN strengthens its international footprint as a leading force in the energy and metals sectors.
International recognition
Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, warmly welcomed METLEN and Mr. Mytilineos, stating:
“It is our honor to celebrate METLEN’s listing on our market. Today’s listing is the largest European listing on the LSE in the last five years and one of the three largest globally for 2025.”
She praised the company’s long journey, which began in 1908 in Piraeus as a family metallurgical business and evolved — through vision, innovation and leadership consistency — into a global force with over 9,100 employees. “With the support of London investors, we are confident that METLEN will not simply achieve its goals, but will conquer even higher peaks,” she concluded.
METLEN’s announcement
METLEN Energy & Metals PLC (METLEN) announces the commencement of trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with trading symbol MTLN.
This represents a significant milestone in METLEN’s strategic development path, following the successful completion of the voluntary Public Share Exchange Offer (SEO), which achieved an acceptance rate above 90%.
METLEN’s Chairman & CEO Evangelos Mytilineos and members of the Senior Management Team participated in the official trading launch ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, welcoming METLEN as a dual-listed company to one of Europe’s most prominent exchanges.
“Today is a significant step in METLEN’s journey, now a global force in the energy and industrial sector,” stated Evangelos Mytilineos. “Our listing on the London Stock Exchange reflects the scale and ambition of our energy and metals activities, while enhancing access to international investors as we continue to grow across markets and continents.”
The Company will be primary listed on the LSE and secondary listed on the Athens Stock Exchange simultaneously, where trading also began today.
METLEN is the first company to list on the LSE and trade in Euros.
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Citigroup Global Markets Limited acted as financial advisors & sponsors to METLEN in relation to the LSE listing (UK Sponsors).
National Bank of Greece S.A. and Piraeus Bank acted as advisors to METLEN regarding the Public Share Exchange Offer and Athens Stock Exchange listing (Greek Advisors).
Clifford Chance LLP acted as international legal counsel to METLEN.
Law firm Bernitsas acted as Greek law counsel to METLEN.
Latham & Watkins acted as international legal counsel to the UK sponsors.
Karatzas & Partners acted as Greek law counsel to the UK Sponsors.
Law firm Papanikolopoulou & Partners acted as Greek law counsel to the Greek listing advisors in Greece.
EY LLP acted as international tax advisor to METLEN.
