Monday, 21 May 2007

Blackstone sets IPO as China to take stake

(Reuters) - In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Blackstone said it planned to offer 133.3 million common units at $29 and $31 each, generating proceeds of $3.87 billion to $4.13 billion.




Blackstone said an additional 20 million units might be offered, making the possible maximum IPO size to $4.75 billion. The China stake would be at a 4.5 percent discount to the IPO price. Beijing would hold its shares for at least four years.


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