JICA Provides $136.8M Loan to Philippines for Manila MRT-3 Upgrade
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippines Department of Finance signed a ¥21.6bn ($136.83m) loan agreement on March 3 to fund upgrades of Manila’s MRT‑3 line, including power supply, bogie frames, ballast replacement, station renovations and depot equipment. The loan carries a 0.8% interest rate, payable over 40 years with a 10‑year grace period.
Oxyzo Launches Oxyzo Credit Fund I, Securing Investment From Tourism Finance Corporation of India
Oxyzo has launched its first credit fund, Oxyzo Credit Fund I (OCF‑I), under its new subsidiary Oxyzo Investment Manager Private Limited. The fund completed its first close, with Tourism Finance Corporation of India committing up to 5% of the corpus...
HgT Deploys $62m in Co-Investments Into OneStream and Septeo
Private equity firm HgT announced a $62m co-investment deployment, adding $9m to OneStream and converting €45m into a fee‑free co‑investment in Septeo, increasing its exposure to both software companies. The transactions were completed amid market volatility, bringing HgT’s total stake...
Seven Hills Capital Closes Sophomore Fund at $235M Hard Cap
Seven Hills Capital announced the first-and-final closing of its second fund, Seven Hills Capital Fund II, reaching a hard cap of $235 million in less than three months. The fund follows a $125 million first fund raised two years earlier and will...
Zymeworks Secures $250M Royalty‑Backed Note From Royalty Pharma
Zymeworks has raised $250 million from Royalty Pharma through a non‑recourse royalty‑backed note, with repayments tied to a share of worldwide royalties on its Ziihera product sold by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines. The note will be repaid until Royalty Pharma...
Tilray Brands Acquires BrewDog for £33m
Tilray Brands announced it will acquire BrewDog’s intellectual property, UK brewing operations and eleven brewpubs for £33 million ($44 million). The acquisition expands Tilray’s beverage portfolio to around $500 million in annual revenue. Separate negotiations are ongoing to acquire BrewDog’s US and Australian...
Globe Telecom Raises P25 Billion via Preferred Shares Offering
Ayala‑led Globe Telecom Inc. completed an oversubscribed non‑voting perpetual preferred shares offering, raising P25 billion. The company issued 12.5 million shares at P2,000 each, 2.4 times oversubscribed, and will use proceeds to redeem US‑dollar perpetual capital securities and fund network and digital infrastructure...
Development Partners International Closes $217M First Close on Africa Fund IV
London‑based private equity firm Development Partners International announced the first close of its fourth Africa‑focused fund, securing commitments from the International Finance Corp ($75M), a $50M co‑investment, Germany’s DEG ($50M) and France’s Proparco ($42M), totaling $217M. The fund will target...
Horizon Minerals Raises $175M in Institutional Placement to Fund Black Swan Hub
Horizon Minerals announced a $175 million institutional placement, complemented by a $10 million share purchase plan, to fund the refurbishment and conversion of its Black Swan gold processing hub near Kalgoorlie. The placement includes a $55 million fully underwritten tranche and a $120 million...
Navigator Holdings Secures $133.7M Loan for Newbuild Ethylene Gas Carriers
Navigator Holdings, a New York‑listed handysize LPG carrier specialist, has secured a $133.7 million loan from ABN AMRO Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Nordea Bank to finance two liquefied ethylene gas carriers under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard. The facility...
Bregal Sagemount Closes $3.5bn Fund V at Hard Cap
Bregal Sagemount announced the final close of its fifth flagship fund, raising $3.5bn and hitting the hard‑cap target in under four months, making the fund roughly a third larger than its predecessor.
Gantry Secures $42.8M Debt Financing for Four Rhino Investments Group Retail Centers
San Francisco‑based Gantry arranged four permanent loans totaling $42.8 million to refinance a 480,000‑sq‑ft retail portfolio owned by Rhino Investments Group affiliates across California, Illinois, Oregon and Wisconsin. The 30‑year fixed‑rate loans will retire existing debt, fund tenant improvements and provide...
KNAV Acquires Majority Stake in UAE Accounting Firm Affiniax
KNAV, backed by Nikhil Kamath, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Affiniax, a UAE-based accounting and advisory firm. The deal, completed after a six‑month process, expands KNAV’s presence in the Middle East, adding 90 professionals and strengthening its...
Forvis Mazars Acquires Healthcare Consultancy The Innova Group
Forvis Mazars US, a top‑10 accounting firm, announced the acquisition of The Innova Group, a healthcare consulting firm based in Austin, effective March 1, 2026. Financial terms were undisclosed, but the deal adds nine executives, about 50 professionals, and expands Forvis Mazars’...
Meridian Capital Group Secures $63.5M Freddie Mac Loan for Wayne Village Apartments
Meridian Capital Group arranged a $63.5 million loan from Freddie Mac, secured through Capital One, to finance the 275‑unit Wayne Village apartment community in Wayne, New Jersey. The financing will support the property’s operations and potential upgrades. The deal was announced on...
Iberdrola Places €600m Green Hybrid Bond
Iberdrola placed a €600 million green hybrid bond, setting a 3.95% coupon and attracting over €5 billion of investor demand. The issuance, backed by eight banks, will refinance a hybrid instrument maturing in April and helps keep Iberdrola’s hybrid volume stable at...
Biophytis Raises Bond Facility Ceiling to €2M with Hexagon Capital Fund
Biophytis announced that its bond facility with Hexagon Capital Fund has been increased to a €2 million ceiling, providing additional financing for the biotech company. The extension was formally agreed and the new limit is now in place.
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Issues $400M 2029 Bond Amid Software Volatility
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund priced a $400 million 2029 investment‑grade bond, offering a spread of 2% over Treasuries. The issuance, one of nine US investment‑grade deals that day, reflects heightened investor caution toward software‑linked credit exposure amid AI‑driven volatility. Proceeds...
Greenbriar Equity Group Closes $5.4bn Seventh Flagship Fund
Greenbriar Equity Group announced the final close of its seventh flagship fund at $5.4bn, exceeding its target and representing a 50% increase over its previous Fund VI. The oversubscribed close highlights strong investor demand for the firm’s private equity strategy.
Kayne Anderson BDC Invests $75M in Clearwater Analytics Unitranche Facility
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc (KBDC) disclosed a $75 million investment in a $3.5 billion unitranche credit facility for Clearwater Analytics, marking its largest new investment in Q4 2025. The deal was part of the BDC’s software lending strategy and contributed to a total...
Illumination Acquisition Corp. I Announces $200M IPO Pricing, Set to Trade on Nasdaq
Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (NASDAQ: ILLUU) announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on February 27, 2026. The SPAC, targeting sectors such as AI, nuclear and financial services, is...
Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance Provides $66.3M Debt Financing for Moxy Menlo Park Hotel
Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance, via its Bayview PACE division, closed a $66.3 million financing package for the Moxy Menlo Park hotel in Silicon Valley, consisting of $30.2 million in C‑PACE funding and a $36.1 million construction loan. The financing was arranged by JLL...
K” LINE Secures ¥10B Natural‑capital Impact Loan From Mizuho‑led Syndicate
Japanese shipping firm “K” LINE has signed a 10 billion JPY five‑year commitment line under Mizuho’s Natural Capital Impact Finance scheme, with a syndicate of banks led by Mizuho Bank. The loan will fund the company’s nature‑positive initiatives and will be monitored...
Ally Bank Issues $1.1B Prime Auto ABS
Ally Bank announced a $1.1 billion prime auto asset‑backed securities (ABS) issuance, comprising seven tranches of fixed‑rate notes backed by nearly 60,000 auto loan receivables. BofA Securities serves as the lead underwriter for the transaction, which targets prime borrowers with an...
Table Space Raises Rs 200 Crore in Pre‑IPO Private Placement Ahead of Rs 1,000 Crore IPO
India’s coworking startup Table Space announced the completion of a Rs 200 crore pre‑IPO private placement, approved at an extraordinary general meeting last month. The funds will support its upcoming Rs 1,000 crore IPO as the company expands across major Indian cities.
Tokio Marine Sponsors $100M Kizuna Re III Cat Bond Issuance in Singapore
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. is sponsoring a new $100 million Kizuna Re III cat bond (Series 2026-1) issued by Kizuna Re III Pte. Ltd. out of Singapore. The bond will provide collateralized earthquake reinsurance...
NLIGHT Raises over $190M in Follow‑on Equity Offering
nLIGHT Inc announced a follow‑on equity offering that raised over $190 million after expenses. The proceeds will fund manufacturing expansion, supply‑chain investments, staffing and potential M&A. The offering was completed earlier this month, boosting the company's cash balance to more than...
Hynion AS Secures Up to NOK 5M Loan From Galileo Ventures and External Investor
Hynion AS entered into a loan agreement allowing it to draw up to NOK 5.0 million, including up to NOK 3.0 million from Galileo Ventures AS. The loan has a term of up to 12 months and is subject to...
TRG Latin America Acquisitions Corp. Prices $200M IPO
TRG Latin America Acquisitions Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units expected to start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker TRGSU on February 26, 2026. The SPAC, focused on Latin American targets, is being...
Fjord Defence Group ASA Completes Acquisition, Issues 6.87M New Shares
Fjord Defence Group ASA announced the completion of an acquisition, issuing 6,870,673 new shares as consideration to the sellers. The share capital increase, raising total capital to NOK 535.38 million, was registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on...
FS Bancorp to Acquire Pacific West Bank for $34.6M
FS Bancorp, the holding company for 1st Security Bank, announced on Thursday its acquisition of Pacific West Bank for $34.6 million in cash and stock, giving the firm its first presence in Portland. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2026,...
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc. Prices $100M IPO on NYSE
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc., a SPAC listed on the NYSE under the symbol TRAD.U, announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering on February 26, 2026. The offering, managed by Alliance Global Partners, is expected to close on February 27, 2026.
Premier African Minerals Issues 303M Shares to Settle Fees with JRG
Premier African Minerals Limited announced the issuance of 303,768,117 new ordinary shares to J.R. Goddard Contracting (Private) Limited as partial settlement of fees, valued at US $77,765 based on the 24 Feb 2026 closing price of 0.02 pence per share. The share issue...
Vedanta Ltd to Raise up to ₹3,000 Crore via Private-Placement Debentures
Vedanta Ltd announced that its board approved a private-placement of up to three lakh unsecured, listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures, totaling ₹3,000 crore. The fundraise aims to strengthen the company's capital structure and lower borrowing costs, with the NCDs to be...
Arcmont Raises $1.62bn for Capital Solutions Fund II
Arcmont announced it has secured $1.62bn in commitments for its Capital Solutions Fund II, a European private credit strategy targeting complex credit opportunities. The fundraise attracted a diversified global investor base of pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, family offices, and...
SiriusXM Launches $1.25 B Debt Tender Offer to Extend 2026 Notes to 2032
SiriusXM Holdings Inc. announced a tender offer to redeem its 3.125% senior notes due 2026, targeting $1.25 billion of principal. The company will issue new notes due 2032 at a 5.875% coupon, using proceeds and cash on hand to fund the...
Sunrun Forms Joint Venture with Hannon Armstrong, Securing up to $500M Investment
Sunrun announced a new joint venture with Hannon Armstrong to finance over 300 MW of solar projects across 40,000 homes. Hannon Armstrong will invest up to $500 million over 18 months, providing structured equity while allowing Sunrun to retain a significant long‑term ownership...
Cable One to Acquire Remaining 55% of Mega Broadband Investments for $480M
Cable One announced it will acquire the remaining 55% stake in Mega Broadband Investments (MBI) for an estimated $480 million, with the transaction slated to close on Oct. 1. The acquisition will add $308.9 million in annual revenue and 206,000 broadband customers,...
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. V Prices $250M IPO
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. V announced the pricing of its $250 million initial public offering, with shares slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker FVAV on Feb 26, 2026. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is the sole underwriter for the offering, and...
Syntegon Secures $1.89bn Debt Financing to Fund €648m Shareholder Dividend
German packaging machinery maker Syntegon, owned by CVC, raised $1.89bn in institutional leveraged loans to fund a €648m shareholder dividend. The refinancing extends the loan term by four years and is supplemented by cash on the balance sheet. The deal...
HGGC Secures $3.2B for Fund V, Exceeding Target and Hard Cap
Private equity firm HGGC announced the closing of its fifth flagship fund, HGGC Fund V LP, with approximately $3.2 billion in capital commitments, surpassing its $2.5 billion target and $2.8 billion hard cap. The fund, launched in March 2025, attracted new and existing...
Enerflex Announces APAC Divestiture to INNIO Group
Enerflex Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its APAC operations, covering Australia, Indonesia and Thailand, to INNIO Group. The divestiture, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will allow Enerflex to focus on...
Sorren Acquires Connected Accounting to Expand in California
Sorren, a Meridian‑based accounting firm, announced the acquisition of Connected Accounting, a technology‑focused firm in Los Angeles, to broaden its California footprint. The terms were not disclosed, and the deal aligns with Sorren’s strategy of integrating digital platforms across its...
Eutelsat Launches €1.5bn Senior Bond Offering to Refinance Debt
Paris‑based satellite operator Eutelsat announced a €1.5 billion senior bond issuance, comprising a five‑year and a seven‑year tranche, to repay existing high‑cost debt and improve its balance sheet. The bonds are guaranteed by Eutelsat S.A. and OneWeb Holdings Limited, with yields...
DOE Approves $26.5B Loan to Southern Company for Power Plant Construction and Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing has closed a $26.5 billion loan package to support two Southern Company subsidiaries in building or upgrading over 16 GW of power generation, including gas, nuclear, hydropower, and storage projects. The loan...
Soundcore Capital Partners Closes Fund III Above Target at $450 Million
Soundcore Capital Partners announced the close of its third fund, Soundcore Capital Partners Fund III LP, with $450 million in capital commitments, surpassing its hard cap. The fund, backed by over 117 investors across 12 countries and a $25 million...
Greystone Provides $80.9M Debt and Equity Financing for 640-Unit NC Affordable Housing Rehab
Greystone is financing the rehabilitation of a 640‑unit affordable housing portfolio in rural North Carolina with $80.9 million in debt and equity. The deal includes $52.5 million of USDA 538 construction‑to‑perm loan from Greystone Servicing Company LLC, $28.3 million of LIHTC equity from...
UHY Acquires Larson Tax Partners to Expand Midwest Presence
UHY announced the acquisition of Larson Tax Partners, a St. Louis-based tax, accounting and advisory practice. The deal expands UHY's Midwest footprint and strengthens its national tax capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Nippon Steel to Raise $3.8bn via Overseas Convertible Bond Issuance
Nippon Steel announced it will raise 600 billion yen (≈ $3.8 billion) by issuing convertible bonds overseas, marking the largest overseas CB issuance by a Japanese company.
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Issues $150M Senior Unsecured Notes
Bowhead Specialty Holdings announced the issuance of $150 million 7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2030, disclosed during its Q4 2025 earnings call. The debt financing is intended to meet the company's year‑end 2026 regulatory capital requirements and support its growth...