$20 billion

Likely valuation of the call-centre technology provider after share sale

The private equity owners of Genesys are considering an initial public offering for the call-centre technology provider and aiming for a valuation as high as $20 billion.

Permira and Hellman & Friedman have held talks with advisers about a US listing of the company in the first half of 2022, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A listing would be the latest in a yearlong string of public offerings by Permira as it looks to take advantage of soaring public market valuations. Portfolio companies including shoemaker Dr. Martens Plc, cybersecurity firm Exclusive Networks SA and services provider Legalzoom.com Inc. have all gone public.