The Abraaj Group and PIC Exit Libstar in US$237 Million IPO (Sub-Saharan Africa)

Source(s): Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Reuters | Author(s): Patricia Ruo

South Africa-based food, beverage and household products manufacturer Libstar Holdings has raised ZAR3 billion (approximately US$237 million) in its initial public offering on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The offering, which priced at ZAR12.50 (approximately US$1) per share, included a ZAR1.5 billion (approximately US$119 million) primary offering and a ZAR1.5 billion (approximately US$119 million) secondary offering of shares by existing investors, including global growth markets investor The Abraaj Group and South African asset manager Public Investment Corporation (PIC).