The company is reported to be holding talks with City advisers regarding the issue as part of a strategic review of its worldwide entity, which is estimated to have a total equity value of £2 billion.
Any flotation would not take place until the end of next year, but would allow BBC Worldwide bosses a larger amount of freedom to work within a more corporate environment.
BBC Worldwide currently oversees 23 TV channels in over 100 countries, and is also responsible for producing BBC brand magazines and other merchandise.
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