Dangote refinery IPO attracts investors from 90 countries
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Dailytrust
Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering has attracted investors from more than 90 countries, including 51 of Africa’s 54 countries, according to a company statement. The offering surpassed Nigerian market records on its first day, then the previous African record during its first ten days, Daily Trust reports.
The initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the Nigerian refinery owned by the Dangote Group, has attracted subscriptions from investors in more than 90 countries, including 51 of Africa’s 54 states, the company announced on Sunday.
Dangote describes the participation as the first truly pan-African stock market offering, given the involvement of investors from almost the entire continent. The company says it reflects confidence in industrialisation led by African businesses and growing interest in owning strategic assets built in Africa, according to its statement.
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