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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: Omnitech Engineering targets Rs 583 crore IPO to fund growth
Omnitech Engineering announced an IPO priced at Rs 216‑227 per share, aiming to raise Rs 583 crore and valuing the firm at over Rs 2,800 crore. The issue includes a Rs 418 crore fresh‑issue and a Rs 165 crore promoter sell‑down, opening on Feb 25 and closing on Feb 27, with anchor bidding on Feb 24 and a stock‑market debut slated for March 5.
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Allstate Raises $1.2bn Target for Sanders Re III & IV Catastrophe Bonds
Allstate announced it has increased its target for the dual Sanders Re III and Sanders Re IV catastrophe bond issuances to $1.2 billion, seeking $600 million of reinsurance limit per series. The bonds, issued by Sanders Re III Ltd. and Sanders Re IV Ltd., will provide multi‑peril, occurrence‑based reinsurance protection across the U.S. (excluding Florida).
Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Feb 20, 2026
JSW Infra to Issue Shares to Meet Minimum Public Stake Norm
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By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 20, 2026
Novartis to Divest India Unit to Private Equity-Led Consortium for $159M
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By Endpoints News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Salesforce Acquires Momentum
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By FinSMEs
Social•Feb 20, 2026
HSBC Cuts US DCM, Shifts Focus to Asian Banks
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By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Social•Feb 20, 2026
US Underlying Domestic Demand Grew 2.4% in Q4
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By Nick Timiraos
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Eurazeo Completes Exit of Minority Stake in Ex Nihilo to L Catterton
Eurazeo has completed the sale of its minority stake in the Paris‑based luxury fragrance house Ex Nihilo to private equity firm L Catterton. The transaction, announced on February 20, 2026, marks Eurazeo’s exit from the brand. Deal value was not...
PE Hub
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Omnitech Engineering to Float Rs 583 Cr IPO on Feb 25
Omnitech Engineering announced an IPO to raise Rs 583 crore, with a price band of Rs 216‑227 per share. The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 418 crore and an offer‑for‑sale of Rs 165 crore, open to the public from Feb 25 to Feb 27, with anchor bidding...
The Economic Times (India) – RSS hub
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Manilam Industries Announces IPO with Price Band and Subscription Details
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The Economic Times (India) – RSS hub
Social•Feb 19, 2026
SPAC Activity Slumps: 21 IPOs, Just One Deal
Month-to-date SPAC statistics: IPOs: 21 Definitive agreements: 1 As Jerry Seinfeld said, "That's not gonna be good for anybody."
By Julian Klymochko
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Vale Base Metals Partners with Exiro, Orion and Canada Growth Fund to Form Exiro Nickel Company with $200M Investment
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International Mining (IM-Mining)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
SageSure and SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange Close Record-Breaking $670M Cat Bond
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Lee County Port Authority Announces $681.3M Bond Issuance for Southwest Florida International Airport Concourse E
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The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Host Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1B
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Hotel News Resource
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance 2/19/2026
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By Bloomberg Markets and Finance
News•Feb 19, 2026
TIP Solar Raises $179.7 Million in ABS From Residential Solar, PPA Leases
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Blog•Feb 19, 2026
4 Vital Steps to Become an M&A Analyst
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By DealRoom – Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
New Faces of Finance: Hands-On Work Is Key for Development
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By Private Funds CFO
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
New SPAC: NewHold Investment Corp. IV (NHIVU) Files for $175M IPO
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By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Janus Launches Higher Risk-Return CLO ETF for Institutional Investors
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By Creditflux
News•Feb 19, 2026
Private Equity Deals Hit $2.6T in 2025
Private equity deal value surged to $2.6 trillion in 2025, a 19% increase over 2024 and the second‑largest total on record. The total number of deals fell 9%, continuing a post‑2021 decline in transaction volume. Holding periods have stretched, with the...
By CFO.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Protos Security CFO on the Convergence of Finance and Operations
Anthony Escamilla, CFO of Protos Security, says the modern CFO has morphed from a budget keeper into a strategic leader who oversees finance, data analytics, technology, risk and even operational functions. He highlights the accelerating pace of decision‑making, with stakeholders...
By CFO.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Ballard Spahr Public Finance Team Moves to Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg has hired the entire public finance and infrastructure team from Ballard Spahr, adding 35 attorneys—including 25 partners—to its Government Services and Finance Department. The acquisition more than doubles Barnes’ public finance bench to 56 lawyers and expands its...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Franklin Global Trust and Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Near Merger Completion
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Union Pacific to Resubmit $85bn Norfolk Southern Merger Filing
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...
The Loadstar
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Winning Group Set for Sale to Private Equity Firm Ellerston Capital
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.
Inside Retail Australia
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Kenya Pipeline IPO Closure Extended to Tuesday Amid Weak Demand
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...
The East African – RSS hub
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
UMB Bank Closes $400M BSL CLO Warehouse
UMB Bank announced the closing of a $400 million BSL CLO warehouse, marking a milestone in its expansion from a private credit administrator to a broader structured finance service provider. The transaction, completed on February 18, 2026, underscores UMB's growing...
Structured Credit Investor
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
BayPine to Acquire Broker Relation From Aquiline
BayPine announced it will acquire Broker Relation, a broker relationship platform owned by Aquiline. The deal expands BayPine's capabilities in the insurance distribution market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Insurance Journal
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
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Financial Times – Work & Careers