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Speed possible in the private placement market proves attractive, even if the issuer may pay a bit more for it
Gulf investors 'will now look at every deal', whether sukuk or not
Demand from the Middle East for the sukuk was steady
The deal has not been pulled or put on hold, said sources involved
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Republic of Congo is in technical default after a $21m interest and principal payment on its Eurobond maturing 2029 did not reach investors during the 30 day grace period. The government announced plans to issue a Eurobond in its budget for the second year running, but international market access is likely to be closed until the problem is resolved, according to analysts. -
A solitary capital increase from Monday was the stand-out trade of a meagre bunch in equity capital markets this week, with the IPO market on pause until September.
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Foschini Group, the South African fashion retailer, raised R2.5bn ($190m) of equity capital on Monday night, in an accelerated capital increase that was increased from R2bn.
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Foschini Group, the South African retailer of clothing, cosmetics and jewellery, has launched the sale of R2bn ($150m) worth of new shares to repay a loan used for an acquisition in Australia.
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Republic of Congo looked dangerously close to default on Monday morning with the bonds holding around a cash price of 70 as investors, who are waiting for a $21m interest and principal payment, await an update from the sovereign. The 30 day grace period for repayment expired on Sunday.
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Steinhoff Europe made its debut in senior euro corporate bond markets on Monday and was the only issuer to offer investors a transaction on the day. The €750m 7.5 year deal followed a European roadshow last week.
