Equity Capital Markets
A total of $2.2 billion was raised from 22 issues this week, with year-to-date volume for the region now standing at $241.3 billion more than double the $117.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The top 10 league table rankings remain static with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS leading the field on $17.8 billion, $15.7 billion and $15.0 billion respectively.
A $453 million accelerated bookbuild for China Yurun Food Group was the largest deal of the week and led by sole bookrunner Morgan Stanley. Walsin Lihwa Corp also raised $290 million from a fully marketed offering via Citi.
Petronas Chemicals Group’s $3.9 billion IPO is scheduled to price next...