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Ethos Private Equity, the largest private equity firm in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced plans to raise up to R1.8bn ($123m) by listing a permanent capital vehicle in an IPO on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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After a year of muted issuance, two African sovereigns met investors in London this week. While both Angola and Nigeria held non-deal roadshows, investors said the timing was "no coincidence" for the former.
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Lenders are still keen to underwrite sterling loans after the UK’s Brexit vote — as shown in Steinhoff’s £452m deal — said one head of Emea loan syndicate.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria is undertaking a non-deal roadshow in London to meet rates, FX and credit investors.
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Representatives from Angola met investors in London on Thursday as part of a four day non-deal roadshow. The African sovereign recently walked away from discussions with the International Monetary Fund about borrowing money.
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South Africa's Steinhoff has agreed to buy UK discount retailer Poundland in a £597m deal, with Crédit Agricole one of two banks underwriting the loan financing. The French bank also benefited from Steinhoff’s thwarted bid for Darty earlier this year, when it co-underwrote a facility for rival bidder Fnac.