Equity capital markets
A total of $2.4 billion has been raised in the equity capital markets so far this week, more than double the $1 billion raised in the same period last week and the highest weekly level since the week of March 31 ($8.2 billion).
Pacific Securities’ $608 million follow-on was the largest deal of the week through sole bookrunner China Xinda Trust & Investment Corp. The deal is also the eighth largest Chinese follow-on so far this year.
The second largest deal to complete this week is a $340 million follow-on for Hanwha Chemical through bookrunners Citi and Goldman Sachs. The deal is also the biggest ECM transaction from a South Korean issuer in 2014 so far. South Korean issuers have raised $2.4 billion in the equity capital markets in 2014 year-to-date, down 6% year-on-year.
Another notable transaction this week was Tata Group’s $331 million follow on through bookrunners JM Financial, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Kotak Mahindra and State Bank of India. The deal stands as the second biggest utility and energy sector ECM deal in the region so far this year.
Goldman Sachs continues to lead the league table ranking with $4.5 billion. Followed by China Securities and Credit Suisse.