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Global equity and equity-related issuance rose 24% in the first quarter from the same period a year earlier, according to Thomson Financial. The $144 billion raised in the equity capital markets in the first three months of 2006 included $34 billion of initial public offerings (IPO), up from $27 billion in the first quarter of 2005, and was the strongest start for IPO issuance since 2000. IPOs registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission totaled $11.6 billion for the year-to-date through Apr 11, 2006, of which 27% was from non-US companies, according to Dealogic.
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Equity Capital Market Off to Strong Start
Global equity and equity-related issuance rose 24% in the first quarter from the same period a year earlier, according to Thomson Financial. The $144 billion raised in the equity capital markets in the fi...
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