Vietnam's Masan Consumer Delays $1.0 Billion IPO
Vietnamese conglomerate Masan Consumer has postponed its initial public offering of more than $1.0 billion because of volatile global market conditions, according to people familiar with the situation, adding to the list of companies delaying similar plans.
The company, which was targeting a third-quarter listing, is now aiming for the fourth quarter, the people said.
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