NGDangote Refinery, owned by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote, has finalized the endorsement of its $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO), positioning it to launch soon. The IPO, considered Africa's largest, aims to raise approximately N2.2 trillion from investors. The minimum subscription is set at 10 ordinary shares worth N5,250. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the offering last week, allowing 4.1 billion shares to be subscribed at N525 ($0.40) per unit. The refinery, operating at 700,000 barrels per day, plans to double its capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day using the funds. The IPO could increase the Nigerian Exchange's market capitalization by over one-third. Additionally, the company is exploring listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and potential markets in Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda. The IPO follows a successful $2.5 billion private placement in July, which was oversubscribed by 270%. Despite regulatory concerns about retail investor readiness, interest continues to grow, with entities like Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) showing interest.
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