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The familiar problem of inter-creditor opacity has also reappeared
Company in 'no doubt' a public trade would have delivered better pricing
As with other private placements from Africa, observers have questioned the merits of the format
Benin reaped the rewards of its sukuk debut last week, and will do so for years to come
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Prosus, the international internet business spun off by South Africa-headquartered Naspers in September, has released initial pricing guidance for a 10 year dollar benchmark at a level two analysts called attractive, given the company’s 31% stake in Chinese tech giant Tencent. -
Angolan national oil company Sonangol will soon launch syndication for a loan that could be as large as $1bn, according to bankers, though most expect the African pipeline in the early year to remain muted.
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Danakali, an Australian potash company, has raised a $200m credit facility from African lenders. Proceeds of the syndicated facility will go towards funding the planned Colluli potash project in Eritrea.
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Multiplex cinema chain Cineworld is betting on rapid expansion as it pours more billions into another North American acquisition. Cineworld, which is among the most shorted companies in the UK, plans to acquire Canadian competitor Cineplex in a $2.1bn deal financed by debt. This plan comes nine months after it made a $3.6bn acquisition in the US.
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Investec has entered the loan market for the third time this year, taking a $450m two year term loan from a range of international lenders.
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Renaissance Capital has added to its Nigerian investment banking team. The Russian bank continues to expand its offering on the African continent.
