
Lloyds Banking Group has provided a £200 million revolving credit facility to Sovereign Network Group (SNG), a UK housing association formed in 2023. The facility aims to accelerate construction of new social homes and fund energy‑efficient upgrades, building on a prior £100 million loan. The financing supports SNG’s goal of delivering 25,000 new homes over the next decade.

Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management announced the acquisition of Nashville‑based boutique firm Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music industry business management and tax advisory specialist. The deal expands Ground Control’s capabilities in touring, royalties, and music revenue, adding about...

Vale Base Metals announced a partnership with Exiro Minerals Corp, Orion Resource Partners LP and Canada Growth Fund Inc to create a new joint venture, Exiro Nickel Company, to invest up to $200 million in the Thompson Mine Complex in...

Lee County Port Authority announced a $681.3 million bond issuance to fund the construction of Concourse E at Southwest Florida International Airport. The offering includes $464.1 million of AMT‑eligible Series 2026A‑1 bonds, $169.8 million of Series 2026A‑2 bonds, and $47.3 million of Series 2026B tax‑exempt bonds. BofA Securities...

Bank of America announced a $25bn commitment to expand its private credit lending activities, aiming to capture more opportunities in the sector as concerns rise about its health. The move follows similar initiatives by other Wall Street institutions.

The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for...

The Indian Power Ministry created a high‑level committee to track the progress of the proposed merger between Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), which have in‑principle approved the deal. The panel will meet weekly to oversee integration,...
APM Terminals announced the acquisition of a 37.5% minority stake in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port for an undisclosed price, marking its entry into the Saudi Arabian port market. DP World will retain the remaining 62.5%...

Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena announced the railroad will resubmit its merger filing with Norfolk Southern at the end of April after the Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial application. The $85bn tie‑up would combine the two carriers, creating a...

Canadian miner Silver Storm Mining announced the sale of its non‑core gross royalty on the Springer Mine & Mill property in Nevada, generating C$2.18 million (US$1.59 million) in cash proceeds. The royalty, originally acquired in 2025 through the purchase of Till Capital,...
Morgan Stanley has closed a $220 million consumer loans transaction, marking a significant financing deal in the asset-backed finance space. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, involves the issuance of consumer loan assets and reflects ongoing demand for structured...

Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory practice with 100 staff across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s footprint in the region and adds agricultural and rural business expertise to its portfolio. The...
London‑based Arini Capital and New York‑based Monarch Alternative Capital have provided French chemicals producer Kem One with a fresh €30 million senior loan, adding to a €200 million loan extended last year. The senior secured financing positions the funds ahead of Kem...
Australian retail conglomerate Winning Group is slated for sale to private equity firm Ellerston Capital, according to sources. The transaction marks a strategic move for Ellerston to expand its portfolio in the retail sector. Deal terms and valuation remain undisclosed.

American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
Integrated Pension Services announced the acquisition of BDS Consulting to deepen its workplace retirement capabilities. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, expands IPS's service offerings for corporate pension plans.

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), the hospitality investment platform of Highline Real Estate Partners, announced the acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The deal marks HHP’s 17th hotel purchase and its first investment in Pennsylvania. HHP...
Brazilian miner Vale announced the sale of its 18.9% stake in the Thompson nickel complex in Manitoba to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners and the Canada Growth Fund. The investors will form a new company, Exiro Nickel,...

Franklin Global Trust (FRGT) and Invesco Global Equity Income Trust (IGET) are closing in on the completion of a merger after the first of two shareholder votes succeeded. The merger, announced earlier, is expected to combine the two trusts' assets...
Malaysian infrastructure firm Bina Puri has sold its stake in the KL‑Kuala Selangor Expressway for RM77 million. The deal, announced on 19 February 2026, marks Bina Puri's exit from the toll road asset and is expected to bolster its balance sheet.
Nestlé's new CEO is streamlining the group by planning to sell the remaining ice‑cream businesses. The divestiture follows earlier sales and aims to focus on core categories. Deal value was not disclosed.

Halifax‑based CFFI Ventures Inc., burdened with $776 million in debt, secured a preliminary court order to protect it from creditors and announced a plan to transfer most of its assets to a new entity, AcquireCo, controlled by HPS Investment Partners and...

A Paradise Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:APAD) announced a merger with sports tech company Enhanced, aiming to launch a new type of sporting tournament that will allow performance‑enhancing substances. The deal, expected to close this spring, marks a significant SPAC transaction in...

US private‑equity firm Warburg Pincus is in advanced talks to acquire Mumbai‑based formulations maker Integrace Health for about ₹1,200 crore. Integrace, currently owned by True North Fund VI LLP and Temasek’s V‑Science Investments, is expected to sign the deal in a...
Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.
Hormel Foods announced it will divest its whole‑bird turkey business, including a production facility and feed mill, to Life‑Science Innovations. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, is set to close by the end of Hormel’s second quarter, allowing Hormel...

SageSure, a managing general underwriter, and SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (SURE) have closed the Gateway Re Ltd. Series 2026-1 catastrophe bond with an original principal amount of $670 million, the largest issuance for SageSure to date. Structured and bookrun by...

Elevation Point has acquired a minority stake in the newly formed Atlanta‑based RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners, a breakaway team that managed about $1.3 billion at UBS Private Wealth Management. The investment gives Hampton Bluff access to Elevation Point’s operational, investment‑banking,...

Private‑equity firm KKR announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of sports‑team investment platform Arctos earlier this month, expanding its footprint in the sports‑asset class. The deal highlights the growing interest of private‑equity firms in sports‑team ownership and related investment opportunities.
DOF Group ASA announced an agreement to purchase the Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord AHTS vessels for a net investment of about $100 million, with $30 million cash and the remainder financed by debt, while also divesting the Skandi Laser...

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) has acquired a 5% stake in Thesis Gold (TSXV: TAU) by purchasing approximately 13.86 million shares for C$38.7 million ($28.2 million). The investment validates Thesis Gold’s Lawyers‑Ranch project and grants AngloGold rights to maintain its ownership in future financings.

Colombian lender Banco de Bogotá announced it will repurchase close to half of its subordinated notes due in May 2026, reducing its outstanding debt. The buyback is part of the bank's effort to manage its balance sheet and improve liquidity....
Blue Owl has sold $1.4bn of credit assets to a group of pension and insurance investors, marking a significant secondary market transaction. The deal, announced on Feb 19, 2026, reflects ongoing demand for credit assets among institutional investors.
Seagate announced the closing of exchanges with holders of its $600 million principal amount of exchangeable notes, completing the conversion and providing additional financing. The transaction simplifies Seagate's capital structure and marks a significant debt financing event.
Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1 billion, marking a major divestiture for the hotel operator. The deal, valued at $1.1B, transfers the resorts to an undisclosed buyer.
The Capital Markets Authority approved a three‑day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, moving the closing date to Tuesday after only 20% of the Sh106.3 billion target was sold. The state‑owned pipeline firm priced its shares at Sh9 each, with...
India's bond market rallied after a state debt sale attracted robust demand, pushing yields lower. The strong appetite for the newly issued bonds underscores investor confidence in Indian sovereign and sub‑sovereign debt.
The UK Ministry of Defence has sold two fleet oilers to private maritime services provider Inocea Group. Announced on February 18, 2026, the deal transfers the vessels for commercial operation. Deal value was not disclosed.

Banmerchant has sold a high‑end office building in Providencia to MetLife following a US$95 million investment. The transaction highlights a tightening Chilean office market, with vacancy rates falling to single digits for the first time since 2020.
Prenetics Global Limited announced the sale of its 35% equity stake in Insighta to Tencent for $70 million in cash, as part of its strategic transformation to focus on its IM8 health brand. The deal, reported on February 18 2026, provides Prenetics with...

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a $150 million investment with Egypt’s Banque Misr to scale green finance across energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport and green buildings. The partnership, signed during IFC’s Vice President for Africa’s visit, also earmarks 20 %...

Gridiron Capital announced the launch of its sixth flagship fund, Fund VI, with a target size of $2.5bn, up from the $2.1bn raised by its predecessor in 2023. The fund aims to continue the firm's mid-market buyout strategy.
Confuturo announced it will purchase a 50% stake in the Centro Industrial Chorrillos from Sura's real estate rental fund. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, expands Confuturo's portfolio in industrial real estate. The deal is expected to close shortly.

The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury raised P107.07 billion in a 10‑year Treasury bond auction, awarding a portion of its P300‑billion offer after receiving P328.47 billion in bids. The auction, held on Feb 18 2026, saw yields settle at 5.893 percent, reflecting strong demand and...
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.

Cheyne has secured £92.25 million to develop a build‑to‑sell scheme as part of a larger 1,600‑home mixed‑use regeneration project in South‑East London. The funding will support construction of new homes and associated commercial spaces.
Silverline Technologies' board approved an ₹80 crore capital infusion from Trueledger Technologies FZE, marking a strategic investment to support its growth. The deal, announced on February 18, 2026, will bolster Silverline's operations and expansion plans.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB) has acquired a stake in Monster Beverage Corporation, as reported on February 18, 2026. The transaction details, including the size of the stake and purchase price, were not disclosed.