IPO worth US$23 billion
Numbers boosted by a handful of large issues
Debt issuance holds steady
Gross proceeds will now be $250 million
Some share structures are contrary to the public interest
Proceeds to be used to augment firm’s cash position, retire outstanding debt
Offering raises US$339 million
Domestic offering expected to close June 15
Series 8R shares to yield 4.35%
Although the financial crisis brought much new activity to a halt, most signs now point to a rebound