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What is a London-listed firm?
A 'London-listed firm' means a company whose shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. This allows public investors to buy and sell parts of the company. When a firm is bought by a private equity company, it often stops being listed, meaning its shares can no longer be publicly traded.
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