GlobalData has announced plans to move from the AIM market to London’s Main Market.

The data, analytics and insights platform said the admissions would “further enhance the company’s corporate profile and recognition”.

It added that it would also extend the “opportunity to own the company’s ordinary shares to a broader group of UK and global institutional shareholders”

The move comes as GlobalData approved an additional return of capital of £50m to shareholders through a share buyback programme to be conducted by Investec.

This follows buyback schemes that completed on 5 September 2024 and 13 January 2025 respectively, which returned an aggregate amount of £30m to shareholders.

The new scheme is set to conclude on 31 August 2025.

Chief executive officer at GlobalData, Mike Danson, said: “Our listing on AIM has been an important part of our growth journey to date. In FY25, as we look to accelerate initiatives as part of our growth transformation plan 2024-2026, it's the right time to announce our intention to move to the main market listing in London.

"We have clear ambitions to drive GlobalData forward and believe this move will enable us to access a wider pool of capital to support our growth ambitions and attract additional investors and customers."

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