EQT Said to Weigh IPO of $5 Billion Pest Control Firm Anticimex

EQT AB, the European private equity firm, is considering an initial public offering of pest control business Anticimex, people familiar with the matter said.

The buyout firm is in talks with advisers about a potential listing of Stockholm-based Anticimex as soon as next year, the people said. EQT may seek a valuation of at least $5 billion for the business if it decides to proceed, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank AG and Swedish lender SEB AB are expected to have roles on any IPO, ...