The private equity giant, which owns stakes in some of Britain’s best-known companies, could launch a share market listing as early as next week.

Sky News has learned that executives at London-based CVC Capital Partners are considering unveiling plans for a third listing in the Netherlands within the next two weeks, even as new signs of market volatility cast doubt on the expected timetable.

The company could be valued at around €15bn (£12.8bn) following the flotation, although this figure remains uncertain and depends on investor interest.

People familiar with CVC’s preparations insisted on Tuesday that they would remain influenced by market conditions and had not set a timetable for launching one of the world’s most closely watched initial public offerings of the year.

CVC, which owns a stake in Six Nations rugby and commercial rights to top-flight football in France and Spain, has been plotting a share market float for years.

A listing would provide private equity groups with acquisition currency to expand and diversify their operations, as rivals such as listed Blackstone and KKR have done.

One insider said an announcement next week was “possible, but later this month is more likely”.

However, last week the VIX index, which measures volatility in U.S. stock options, reflected heightened volatility in market conditions that could prevent a third listing.

Recent IPOs in the U.S. and Europe have been mixed, with shares in CVC-owned perfume retailer Douglas falling sharply since its listing last month.

By comparison, skin care company Galderma’s valuation has risen nearly 20% since its Swiss listing in March.

CVC and its advisers will prepare to launch IPOs of acquired companies within 10 days, one source said, but admitted prospects for a successful listing were “precarious”.

Publicly traded rivals Blackstone, EQT and KKR have all seen their shares rise sharply since aborting their latest attempt to go public in early November.

Founded over 40 years ago, CVC is one of the best-known names in the buyout industry.

It owns UK businesses including Formula 1, Debenhams, AA and Saga.

The company’s current portfolio includes broad interests in rugby league, Lipton Tea, which it bought from Unilever, and Away Resorts.

It recently acquired Runescape franchise developer Jagex from rival Carlyle.

Last year, CVC raised €26 billion in buyout funds, making it the largest such pool in history.

So-called alternative investment firms such as CVC earn management fees on the funds they raise and share in the profits generated by their investments.

It currently manages approximately €188 billion in assets, making it one of the largest players in the industry.

CVC had originally hoped to list in 2022 but was forced to postpone the plan due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent investor anxiety.

In February, news broke that Donald Mackenzie, one of the company’s co-founders and the architect of F1 investments, was retiring.

Another senior figure at the company, Rob Lucas, will lead the company through its initial public offering as CEO.

CVC sold its minority stake to professional investor Blue Owl in 2021.

Since then, its valuation has reportedly risen significantly as assets under management have increased.

If it does go ahead with the Amsterdam listing, it may only sell about 15% of the company to public investors.

Investment bankers from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley are working on plans to go public.

CVC declined to comment.