Saudi Exchange Launches Tadawul IPO Index
The Saudi Exchange has launched a new index – Tadawul IPO Index – in addition to the existing three indices – Tadawul Large, Tadawul Medium, and Tadawul Small – marking a significant step forward in the development of the Saudi capital market.
OQ Gas Networks Announces IPO: Oman’s Path to Economic Diversification
OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) has unveiled its ambitious plans for an initial public offering (IPO), set to raise approximately $771 million in a bid to bolster Oman’s economy. The IPO, which could be valued at up to $1.574 billion, is a significant step in Oman’s strategic effort to diversify its economy and attract investment. Investors will have the opportunity to participate in two categories, with the subscription period opening on September 26 and shares expected to be listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange around October 24, 2023. Anchor investors, including Saudi Omani Investment Company and Qatar Investment Authority subsidiary Falcon Investments LLC, have already displayed strong interest, highlighting the appeal of Oman’s critical infrastructure and growth potential for both local and global investors.
299 IPOs Raise $21.5 Billion in Global Markets in Q1-2023
The global markets witnessed as many as 299 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) raising $21.5 billion in Q1-2023 owing to interest rate rises, a lukewarm stock market, entrenched inflation, and unexpected global banking industry turbulence.
Annual Investment Meeting 2023 kicks off at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023) was inaugurated today (8 May) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.
Analysis: Investors face dilemma as capital increases fill IPO void
Investors in European companies are being asked to plough money into a series of capital hikes as cash-hungry companies, including Swiss lender Credit Suisse , look to equity markets to repair their balance sheets and fund costly turnarounds.
Exclusive: Indian skincare startup Mamaearth eyes $3 billion valuation in 2023 IPO
Sequoia Capital-backed Indian skincare startup Mamaearth is in talks to raise at least $300 million in a planned IPO next year and is seeking a valuation of around $3 billion, three people with direct knowledge of the company’s plans told Reuters
Analysis: How Wall Street’s hottest dealmaking trend fizzled
Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly made a lucrative offer last March that Sportradar Group AG (SRAD.O) founder and CEO Carsten Koerl could not pass up.
Courting startups: Singapore lines up funding to boost IPOs
The Singapore government on Friday unveiled a S$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) fund as part of a package to attract listings to the city-state’s stock exchange, aiming to boost its exposure to the region’s booming tech sector.
Federer-backed shoemaker ON prices IPO above range, valued at over $6 bln
On Holding AG (ONON.N), a shoe firm backed by Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, on Tuesday priced its initial public offering (IPO) well above the target range, valuing the company at over $6 billion.
Deutsche Bank regains Hong Kong IPO sponsor licence
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has regained its Hong Kong Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) sponsors licence after it was suspended in June following the departure of key staff, according to a notice on the website of the city’s markets watchdog.
