Citi’s Investment Banking business has supported Taiwanese companies in completing dozens of landmark transactions across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets, and debt capital markets, securing the leading market share in Taiwan. Year to date, Citi ranks top in Investment Banking revenue in data provider Dealogic’s League Table.
Taiwanese companies have continued to expand their international presence and raise cost-effective financing to support their growth ambitions, largely across the tech space. Citi has been at the heart of this trend, leveraging its leading global network to help Taiwanese companies access global capital markets. Year to date, Citi has raised over US$12bn for local clients, including landmark financing for key tech corporates via convertible bonds and global depositary receipts.
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Since 2020, Citi has raised nearly US$45 billion for local clients from global capital markets to support their financial needs and advised on M&A transactions totaling over US$13 billion in deal value. Across M&A and financing, Citi has supported clients with their key financing and strategic advisory work. Citi remains committed to helping Taiwanese companies strengthen their international competitiveness amid a complex and evolving business landscape.
Citi has supported local companies in capturing cross-border business opportunities while actively assisting international companies pursuing strategic investments in Taiwan. In addition to core investment banking services such as financing and M&A, Citi leverages its global platform to address a broad range of client needs, including foreign exchange hedging and risk management, treasury and trade solutions including cross-border cash flows and securities servicing, delivering the full value of One Citi.
Christie Chang, Citi Country Officer for Taiwan and Chairperson of Citibank Taiwan Ltd, said: “Citi is growing with our clients in Taiwan as we deliver the full power of the franchise to clients both locally and across Citi’s global network. Taiwan is a key market for Citi globally, home to a range of world-class companies that we are supporting both at home and abroad. We have a very strong pipeline of business ahead and we are excited by the growth opportunity with our clients."
Citi’s Taiwan client work has also been recognized externally by leading international and local financial publications with ten major accolades, including Best Sub Custodian in Taiwan, Best Global Custodian, and Best Custody Specialist, Insurance, from the Asset Triple A; Best International Bank, Best International Investment Bank, Best International ECM (Equity Capital Market) House, and Best International M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) House from FinanceAsia; Taiwan's Best Investment Bank and Taiwan's Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions from Euromoney; and Best Commercial Banking from the Excellence Magazine. These awards demonstrate Citi’s leading position in corporate banking, investment banking, and cross-border transaction services in Taiwan.
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