Vue International considers London stock market listing or sale after strong summer

Vue International, a major UK cinema chain, is considering a stock market listing in London or a private sale after a strong summer at the box office. The company has hired advisers from Rothschild to explore options, with a decision expected in weeks. A float could value the company at up to £1.5 billion and would provide an exit for its backers, including Barings and Farallon Capital. Founder Tim Richards prefers a London listing, which would boost the exchange after a quiet year for IPOs.