London — Deliveroo is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in London as the UK prepares to reform listing rules that would allow the company to have a dual-class share structure.

The share structure, which typically gives founders a greater say in shareholder votes, will provide CEO  Will Shu with the “stability” to execute long-term plans, the food-delivery company said in a statement on Thursday. The dual-class set-up will last for three years...

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