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African ECM running at seven-year high

One of just three equity capital markets deals in Emea this week pushed African ECM issuance to just shy of $7 billion for 2015

African ECM running at seven-year high
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African companies are accessing the equity capital markets at their highest levels since 2008.

One of just three equity capital markets deals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa this week - Mediclinic International's $771 million rights issue on August 24 - tipped African ECM issuance to a seven-year high.

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