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MCB Bank buys RBS's Pakistan business
Pakistan's MCB Bank buys the local operations of the Royal Bank of Scotland for $87 million, representing a book value multiple of 0.73 times.
By Sameera Anand | 11 August 2009
Debt
Hutchison brings tender to investment-grade investors
The Hong Kong conglomerate offers to buy back up to $1.5 billion worth of bonds from four different issues. Meanwhile, Pakistan Mobile's tender is oversubscribed and Greentown ...
By Anette Jönsson | 12 May 2009
Debt
Pakistan Mobile bond tender triggers default alert
S&P says the material tender discount of up to 30% versus face value would prompt it to put a default rating on the bonds if the proposed transaction is completed.
By Anette Jönsson | 17 April 2009
View Point
Pakistan to request IMF loan
Pakistan agrees on the terms of a $7.6 billion loan from the IMF as the Friends of Democratic Pakistan get ready to meet in the Gulf.
By Edward Russell | 17 November 2008
View Point
Pakistan near debt default
Barely a month since the presidential election, falling foreign currency reserves have forced Pakistan’s new government to turn to the IMF for a loan.
By Edward Russell | 22 October 2008
Business Moves
New Middle East infrastructure financing initiative
Financial institutions launch an infrastructure finance initiative for the Middle East and South Asia.
By Edward Russell | 1 September 2008
Business Moves
Credit Suisse opens shop in Pakistan
The Swiss bank appoints Farid Ahmed Khan to head its equity research and sales platform, which the bank plans to grow into a full broker-dealer operation.
By Sameera Anand | 14 July 2008
Trade
Deutsche wins trade mandate in Pakistan
Deutsche Bank will implement an electronic trade solution for Pepsi in Pakistan, as the country records rising trade flows.
By Nina Mehra | 7 July 2008
Equities
Lucky Cement prices GDRs at 9% discount
Pakistan's largest cement producer raises $109 million after corrections in the stockmarket and the value of the local currency conspire to reduce the anticipated deal size.
By Anette Jönsson | 9 May 2008
M&A
Maybank pays dearly for 20% stake in Pakistani bank
The generous $687 million investment in Pakistan's MCB marks Maybank's third acquisition this year.
By Sameera Anand | 6 May 2008
Equities
Lucky Cement aims to revive Pakistan GDR issuance
Strong regional demand for cement and an outperforming stockmarket are key selling points as Pakistan's largest cement producer goes on the road with a $150 million deal.
By Anette Jönsson | 29 April 2008
In The Pipeline
Pakistan welcomes private infrastructure investment
The government of Pakistan would like private investors to take up half of its $100 billion infrastructure needs in 2008.
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 December 2007
People Moves
SG to form Aussie buyout team
Societe Generale's investment banking arm defies market bears as it forms a new team to extend credit to Australian clients.
By Nick Ferguson | 4 September 2007
Debt
Azgard Nine to launch $260 million bond next week
Having completed its roadshow on Friday, the company finally looks set to launch its bond next week. Pakistan has stated that political unrest should not detract from the ...
By Rosie Slater | 19 July 2007
Equities
Pakistan's United Bank attracts strong demand for GDR
The government is able to double its initial sell-down target for United Bank, resulting in a total deal size of $653 million.
By Anette Jönsson | 25 June 2007
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