Update: Market Chatter: Poland-based WB Electronics Said to Seek Banks for 2027 IPO

10:57 AM EST, 11/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with WB Electronics' statement) WB Electronics' owners reportedly invited banks to pitch for roles in its potential initial public offering in Warsaw, Poland, in 2027, London's Financial Times reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The IPO could value the Polish defense company at between 5 billion euros and 7 billion euros based on profit growth and peer valuations, as demand for its unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, and communication systems continues to surge, according to the report. "The shareholders of WB Electronics SA have not taken any decision to proceed with an IPO. The company continues to assess a range of strategic scenarios and options for its future development," the company told MT Newswires on Friday. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)