Barnes & Noble Owner Elliott Is Said to Seek London IPO Pitches

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Elliott Management Corp. is considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its book retail businesses, Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, with investment banks pitching for roles.

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Bullish
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80%
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Short Term

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Elliott Management Corp., the owner of Barnes & Noble Inc. and Waterstones Booksellers Ltd., has invited investment banks to pitch for roles on an initial public offering of the book retailers, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 26, 2026.
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