Birkenstock is seeking a valuation of up to £7.6billion in its eagerly awaited listing in New York.
The initial public offering price is expected to be between $44 and $49 per share, the footwear maker said.
The company has registered to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘BIRK’.
IPO: Birkenstocks have seen a surge in popularity with demand boosted after they featured in the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie (pictured)
Underwriters for the listing include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Birkenstocks have enjoyed a surge in popularity and sales in recent years.
UK revenues jumped 48.8 per cent last year. Demand has been further driven after the shoes featured in the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie.
Birkenstock’s listing ambitions across the pond follow those of British chipmaker Arm and delivery app Instacart.
Fashion groups such as Kim Kardashian’s Skims and Chinese ecommerce giant Shein are also seeking stock market debuts. Birkenstock – which has a history dating back to 1774 – is majority owned by private equity firm L Catterton, which is backed by Dior owner, LVMH.
Susannah Streeter at Hargreaves Lansdown said: ‘Birkenstock’s step is another sign that the IPO engine is whirring back to life after an 18-month downturn.’