Croatia: INA flotation captures investors’ imagination

As a result of the overwhelming demand, the stock soared 40% when it debuted on the ZSE in early December, hitting K2,400 within minutes of starting trading.

The initial public offering for Croatian oil and gas company Industrija Nafte (INA) has proved a runaway success, with the 1.7 million share transaction attracting a seven times oversubscription.

Lead managed by Merrill Lynch and RZB, the flotation involved the Croatian government selling a 17% stake at K1,690 per share – just above the midpoint of the K1,400 to K1,900 indicated range. Part of the transaction comprised an offering of global depositary receipts, which were listed on the London Stock Exchange at $303.41

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