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SpaceX eyes $5B Saudi anchor investment ahead of $75B IPO plan
SpaceX is in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund for an anchor stake worth about $5 billion. The funding would support a planned IPO targeting roughly $75 billion, which would dwarf previous record offerings. The PIF, currently holding just under 1 % of SpaceX, seeks the new stake to avoid dilution.
ITV confirmed it is still negotiating a potential sale of its Media & Entertainment unit to Sky for about £1.6 billion, while reporting a modest decline in ITV Studios profit and a 5% drop in advertising revenue for 2025. Total external revenue grew 1% and adjusted EBITA slipped 1% as the broadcaster tightened costs. The company identified £35 million in temporary savings and plans £20 million in permanent non‑content cuts for 2026, aiming to keep two‑thirds of revenue from Studios and digital operations. ITV expects first‑quarter ad revenue to fall around 2% before a World Cup advertising lift.
India’s IPO market has stalled, with seven of the last eight main‑board listings debuting below their issue prices. The Nifty’s 6% year‑to‑date decline and heightened volatility have curbed investor appetite for new issues. Overpriced offerings such as Omnitech Engineering and...
The SEC’s Corporate Finance Division issued a new Compliance Disclosure Interpretation (CDI) that relaxes the 20‑business‑day rule for broker searches ahead of shareholder meetings. The guidance lets companies set record dates earlier, giving them more flexibility when seeking shareholder approval...
The article examines whether fast‑growing firms should go public via a traditional IPO or a SPAC merger, emphasizing the role of forward‑looking statements. SPAC deals historically allow more detailed projections, which can attract both sophisticated and unsophisticated investors. The SEC’s...
China announced a 300 billion yuan capital injection into state‑owned banks via a special treasury bond, coupled with deeper reforms of state financial firms. The move targets major lenders such as ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China to shore up capital...
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group announced a strategic alliance with U.S. brokerage Raymond James, aiming to combine expertise in finance, M&A, real‑estate and asset management. The partnership gives SM Trust access to Raymond James' $1.8 trillion in client assets and its network...
UOB Kay Hian’s Alpha Picks portfolio outperformed the Straits Times Index in February, delivering a 3.9% equal‑weighted gain versus the STI’s 1.8% rise. The brokerage rebalanced for March, adding defensive large‑caps Huating Global, Keppel and Singtel while trimming exposure to...
Sony Pictures Television is selling its 30% share in The Whisper Group after five years of partnership. The divestiture returns Whisper to private ownership, with external financing to fund its strategy and an employee equity plan. During Sony’s tenure, Whisper’s...
Aspial Lifestyle’s shares rose roughly 6% after the company announced a proposed transfer to the Singapore Exchange’s mainboard. The move is intended to broaden its access to equity and debt capital, appealing to institutional investors with mainboard mandates. Currently, only...
Nah. It was cut-and-dried law. He signed the deal and chose not to do the due diligence.
At the annual SFVegas conference, industry leaders examined the latest CLO and ABS market dynamics. Panelists highlighted a rebound in fourth‑quarter CLO issuance, driven by a wave of resets and expanding private‑credit activity. Deutsche Bank warned that CLO equity will...
Huntington, a US regional lender, has launched its first auto credit‑linked note (CLN) for 2026, marking a debut in the Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) arena. The transaction delivers capital relief by transferring loan‑level risk to investors and diversifies the bank’s...
Pollen Street has arranged a €100 million asset‑backed finance (ABF) transaction for an Irish lender, packaging SME loans and leasing contracts into a securitised security. The advisory handled structuring, due‑diligence and investor placement, showcasing its expertise in specialty finance. The capital...
Victory Park announced that its asset‑backed finance (ABF) fund fell short of its $2.5 billion target, closing at roughly $1 billion. The shortfall reflects a tougher fundraising climate for specialty finance vehicles. The firm cited investor caution and tighter credit markets as...
Xanadu Quantum Technologies announced its plan to go public via a business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp, valuing the company at roughly $3.1 billion and leaving it with about $455 million in net cash. The firm showcased Aurora, its first networked,...
David Ellison’s Skydance is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion transaction priced at $31 per share, representing roughly a five‑times multiple to the pre‑deal market price. The deal awards CEO David Zaslav about $800 million in proceeds and...
Verdane, an Oslo‑based private‑equity firm, is actively expanding its North American limited‑partner (LP) base. The move reflects a growing appetite among U.S. and Canadian investors for European assets that promise higher returns than domestic markets. Verdane’s outreach targets pension funds,...
Banco Santander’s $12.3 billion bid to acquire U.S. regional bank Webster Financial is now under pressure after President Donald Trump announced he would cut off trade with Spain. The political spat, sparked by Spain’s refusal to allow U.S. military use of...
A California judge set a June 8 trial for a False Claims Act case accusing major Wall Street banks of conspiring to rig interest rates on variable‑rate demand bonds (VRDOs). The lawsuit, filed by municipal advisor Johan Rosenberg on behalf of...
Backpack, a centralized exchange and wallet app founded by former FTX and Alameda staff, announced a partnership with tokenization platform Superstate to provide early, on‑chain access to initial public offerings. The service will initially run on the Solana blockchain, allowing...
IPO Edge will host a 45‑minute fireside chat on March 9 featuring dMY Squared Technology Chairman Harry You and Horizon Quantum CEO Dr. Joe Fitzsimons. The session will detail the recently completed business combination that makes Horizon Quantum the first publicly...
Selling your business may be the best way to help it grow. Hear what Smita Bakshi, co-founder of zyBooks, has to say on the matter: https://lnkd.in/efcrW6dN #mergersandacquisitions #startupexits #investmentbanking #saasfounders #software #saas #tech #founders #pathtoexit
There are so many financial games being played that we don't even know exist. There's a scene in Batman where they take over the trading floor and one of the traders says "there's no money here that you can steal" Bane replies...
Former investment banker Raphael Roettgen revived a space‑focused SPAC in early 2026 after a four‑year hiatus, raising about $230 million in trust to seek a merger with a space‑related company. The new vehicle, Space Asset Acquisition Corp., reflects a broader revival...
The Extinction of Private Equity? My latest memo on the potential of AI to disrupt the software industry and its effect on private equity: https://t.co/GMi44JG2PQ https://t.co/oZYyMnfppx
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea announced a cash acquisition of Farmer Bros. Co. for $89.62 million, paying $1.29 per share—a 13.42% discount to the prior close. The transaction values Farmer Bros. at roughly 16.66 times EBITDA. The deal, advised by North...
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group arranged a $37 million non‑recourse refinancing for Ambiente, a 40‑room adults‑only luxury landscape hotel in Sedona, Arizona. The deal, executed through a debt fund, includes a sizable cash‑out component that recapitalizes the property to fund ongoing...
Major narrative violation but a private equity-owned SaaS company, financed by *gasp* private credit, is rapidly building out its AI capabilities. https://t.co/DOGvFQyXdN
Global corporates are intensifying foreign‑exchange risk management as trade volatility spikes. A new Treasury Today survey shows 88% now hedge FX, with 61% of previously unhedged firms contemplating hedging. Despite a 67% surge in hedging costs, activity has risen and...
SkySelect announced a $9 million funding round to scale its AI‑powered aviation procurement platform, aiming to alleviate the $11 billion supply‑chain crisis highlighted by IATA. Airlines spend $60 billion annually on parts, yet manual processes generate $50 billion in excess inventory and grounding delays....
U.S. sponsored loan issuance reached $148.7 bn YTD through February 2026, a 26% decline compared with the same period last year. Refinancing activity accounted for $82.3 bn, or 55% of total volume, while new money contributed $66.4 bn (45%). The slowdown reflects tighter...
Hunter Point CEO Avi Kalichstein told Private Equity International that Japan’s general‑partner (GP) ecosystem, though still nascent, is gaining momentum. He highlighted a growing talent pipeline and an increasing appetite for partnership among Japanese firms. Kalichstein believes these dynamics will...
Jefferies Financial Group disclosed a £100 million exposure to the collapsed UK lender Market Financial Solutions, prompting a 9% plunge in its shares that later stabilized but fell an additional 2%. The bank also faces lawsuits over a $715 million receivable tied...
Private equity markets in Europe are confronting a slowdown in exits, raising concerns that policymakers could step in to support liquidity. In the United Kingdom, large distribution‑capital firms are increasingly deploying capital directly, altering the structure of private‑market investing. Meanwhile,...
Forward Madison FC, a USL League One franchise, has hired Greenwich Advisory to explore an equity raise targeting private equity, family offices and strategic partners. The club, which averages over 4,000 fans in a 5,000‑seat stadium, is running break‑even to...
In this episode of M&A Talk, host Jacob Oros interviews serial entrepreneur Travis Jameson, who has founded and exited a dozen businesses across tech, e‑commerce, SaaS, and health products. Jameson shares his core lesson for building a sellable company: make...
74Software disclosed its capital structure as of February 28, 2026, reporting 29,746,194 total shares and 41,275,436 theoretical voting rights, of which 40,787,088 are exercisable. The figures are provided under French Commercial Code Articles L.233‑8 II and R.225‑73 I and AMF regulations for threshold‑crossing disclosures....
Shell plc disclosed that Andrew Smith, President of Trading and Supply, received a conditional award of 11,269 ordinary shares under the Shell Share Plan 2023. The award, valued at €404,895, was priced at €35.93 per share and recorded on 2 March 2026....
Aqua Bio Technology ASA announced that its NOK 10 million share‑capital increase, approved at the extraordinary general meeting on 16 February 2026, has been formally registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. The company’s total share capital now stands at NOK 26,139,675, divided...
Floatel International Ltd announced that CEO Peter Jacobsson will present at the DNB Energy & Shipping Conference on March 4, 2026. The Norwegian‑based firm operates four semi‑submersible offshore accommodation vessels with capacities ranging from 440 to 560 beds, all equipped...
Guy Carpenter, the global reinsurance broker within Marsh & McLennan, has appointed Al Paas as Head of European Capital & Advisory. Paas will steer the firm’s expansion and deepen its investment‑banking capabilities across Continental Europe. He brings over 30 years of...
In this episode Stuart Watson talks with Reed Smith partner Josh Hughes and Knight Frank associate Jess Qureshi about back leverage – the practice of borrowing to fund existing debt – and its rapid rise in European real‑estate finance. They...
M&A‑focused activist campaigns surged in late 2025 and are projected to intensify throughout 2026. Activists are zeroing in on cash‑rich small‑ and mid‑cap public companies, especially those overlooked by the AI boom but with solid fundamentals. They are increasingly partnering...
In Q4 2025, battery energy storage systems dominated Australian renewable investment activity, featuring in 16 financing, M&A and offtake deals and representing 2.16 GW of transaction volume. Solar projects contributed 675 MW, with 90 % of that capacity in hybrid configurations. New South Wales...
Q&M Dental Group announced a non‑binding MOU to acquire 100% of an unnamed Singapore dental chain. The transaction will be funded through a mix of cash and newly issued ordinary shares, and includes a profit guarantee of up to S$34 million...
DBS China participated in 65.8 billion yuan of Panda‑bond issuances in 2025, capturing a 38% share of the China Interbank Bond Market. The bank also received a principal underwriting licence for non‑financial corporate bonds, the most extensive authority granted by the...
In September 2025 the SEC overturned decades‑old guidance and now allows public companies to include forced arbitration clauses in their IPO registration statements. The change is expected to drive up legal expenses for securities claims, as firms will face dozens...
In a recent SCI interview, Adam Rizkalla of Canyon Partners highlighted how structural protections are reshaping the residential ABS market, especially for prime mortgage pools. He explained that enhanced tranche designs and over‑collateralisation are reducing investor risk while preserving yield....
