Aston Martin considers float as soon as 2018

Aston Martin may consider an initial public offering by next year as the maker of James Bond’s cars seeks to capitalise on the success of Ferrari’s listing to lure investors, according to sources.

The century-old carmaker, whose owners include Investindustrial, could list in London. The company is waiting to report 2017 financial results before choosing advisers for a formal process.

No final decisions have been made, and the company could postpone the plans, the sources said. Aston Martin’s management “are 100% focused on the delivery of our seven-year business plan,” Simon Sproule, a company spokesman said.