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Egypt’s state IPO drive tests reform pledges

Maintenance of electricity transmission lines. Photo by Mario Spencer @ Unsplash
Maintenance of electricity transmission lines. Photo by Mario Spencer @ Unsplash
  • Egypt grants first energy firms preliminary stock market listings.
  • Reforms now face credibility test after years of delayed IPOs.

 

CAIRO, EGYPTEgypt has launched the first phase of a long-promised effort to open state-owned energy companies to market scrutiny, putting the credibility of its economic reform agenda to a fresh investor test.

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