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Reuters, IFR win Ag Bank’s $20 billion IPO 04.14.2010 Reuters scooped rivals with the news of final mandates of Agricultural Bank of China’s $20 billion-plus Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO, which may surpass ICBC to become the largest ever IPO in the world. Reporters from Reuters investment desk in Hong Kong, IFR and Reuters Breakingviews reached more than 10 sources to confirm on April 14 the complete mandate list. Ag Bank announced the list the following morning, with the exact same names and roles. Reuters story won media play including Hong Kong Economic Journal, and the New York Times’ Dealbook. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Reuters, IFR win Ag Bank’s $20 billion IPO

04.14.2010

Reuters scooped rivals with the news of final mandates of Agricultural Bank of China’s $20 billion-plus Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO, which may surpass ICBC to become the largest ever IPO in the world. Reporters from Reuters investment desk in Hong Kong, IFR and Reuters Breakingviews reached more than 10 sources to confirm on April 14 the complete mandate list. Ag Bank announced the list the following morning, with the exact same names and roles. Reuters story won media play including Hong Kong Economic Journal, and the New York Times’ Dealbook.

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