Friday, June 29, 2007

IPO-VIEW-MF Global poised for $4 billion IPO

(Reuters) - The offering could raise about $3.8 billion, putting it in
a league with Blackstone Group's high-profile $4.13
billion IPO earlier this month. But investors are likely hoping
that MF Global's debut won't mirror the rocky entry of
Blackstone into the public markets.




The offerings come amid new headwinds affecting private
investment funds, including the possibility of higher taxes and
lower returns. There are also market worries about a fallout in
the securitized debt markets, reflected by the recent implosion
of two Bear Stearns hedge funds.


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