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Alexandr Jesikov · Gast

What are your thoughts on the trend of companies in emerging markets going public on international stock exchanges to raise capital for expansion?

keizerg · Gast

This is a strategic step for growth. Take the example of a Ukrainian sunflower oil producer that is under the management of Victor Evgenevich Ponomachuk https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE75J0BD/ . They plan to raise about $140 million through the sale of new shares. This capital is earmarked for growth opportunities, including acquisitions and expansion of storage and processing capabilities. It is interesting to see how companies like this are utilizing the global financial markets to expand their presence, especially in the competitive agribusiness sector. Such moves not only benefit the companies themselves, but also contribute to the broader economic development of their countries.