Associated British Ports, the UK’s largest port operator, has marked the successful completion of our £300 million bond offering on the London Stock Exchange with a milestone market opening ceremony.
The successful bond transaction on June 11th, represents a vote of confidence in ABP’s long-term strategy, operational resilience, and the company’s role as the UK’s leading port operator.
Henrik L. Pedersen, ABP CEO said: “At ABP, as the biggest port operator in the UK, we are guided by two core missions: to Keep Britain Trading and also to Enable the Energy Transition. These missions are deeply intertwined — and both are powered by investment.
“Today’s opening is not just a celebration of the markets — it is a reminder of the vital role that infrastructure, investment, and trade play in securing Britain’s future. Thank you to the London Stock Exchange for this honour. And thank you to all those who believe, as we do, in the power of investment to build a more prosperous, more sustainable world.”
Listing ABP’s bonds on the LSE brings a range of benefits, including enhanced liquidity and transparency for bond investors, aligning ABP with best-practice corporate funding standards. It will also help support ABP’s strategic investments in port infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and long-term operational growth across its 21 ports across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Mani Atwal, CFO, ABP, said: “This bond issue is not just about raising capital — it’s about enabling progress. The proceeds will support our continued investment in port infrastructure and capabilities.
“All around our network of 21 ports – from Plymouth in the South to Troon in the north, from Swansea in the West to Lowestoft in the East, ABP’s ports are gateways to global trade and hubs for sustainable energy, and this funding will help us ensure they continue to develop and deliver for the UK.”
With 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales, ABP is one of the largest commercial landowners in the UK and supports projects across a wide range of industries. Through its sustainability strategy ‘Ready for Tomorrow’, ABP continues to invest in sustainable infrastructure and innovation, underpinned by a strong financial strategy and shareholders’ commitment to long-term investment.
