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Autodesk to acquire MaintainX for $3.6B, expanding into operations software
Autodesk announced an all‑cash $3.6 billion purchase of MaintainX, a mobile‑first maintenance and operations platform. The transaction is funded with cash on hand, new debt and includes a $150 million restricted‑stock grant to retain staff. CEO Andrew Anagnost said the deal unlocks a $40 billion addressable market and extends Autodesk’s portfolio beyond design into building operations.
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By the numbers: Credit Agricole raises $670M via Samurai bond issuance
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Marsh’s Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Latest Private Markets Vehicle
Marsh’s Mercer closed a new private‑markets vehicle at $3.8 bn, topping its target and underscoring strong investor appetite for diversified alternatives. Meanwhile, North American pension plans held their private‑credit allocations steady despite recent market strains, while Ares announced a $1.7 bn all‑cash...
Sazerac Reportedly Eyes Brown-Forman Deal
Sazerac has reportedly approached Brown‑Forman about a potential deal, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The talks come weeks after Brown‑Forman disclosed merger discussions with Pernod Ricard, the world’s second‑largest spirits group. Brown‑Forman’s sales have stalled, especially after Canada’s ban...
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Palomar Seeks $375m Cal-Quake & Hawaii Named Storm Cover with Torrey Pines Re 2026-1
Palomar Insurance Holdings is launching its seventh catastrophe bond, targeting $375 million to secure California earthquake and Hawaii named‑storm reinsurance through the Torrey Pines Re 2026‑1 series. The issuance comprises four tranches—three covering California quake risk and one covering Hawaii storm...
Buy Siemens Exchangeables for Yield, Hedge Risk
Macro: demand for equity‑linked supply. JPMorgan offers €375m (+€50m) 2031 cash‑settled exchangeables on Siemens at 20% premium. Risk: Siemens equity/credit. Insight: Buy for yield, hedge. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
CLARIANE PRE Stabilization Notice
Clariane SE issued a pre‑stabilisation notice for a €500 million (≈$540 million) senior unsecured note offering with a five‑year maturity. The offer price is to be confirmed, and the stabilisation period is slated for 10 April 2026 through 16 May 2026. BNP Paribas, CACIB, SG, CIC, Goldman Sachs,...
Capri Global Capital Share Price Gains 2% on Announcing ₹500 Crore NCD Issue; Check Details
Capri Global Capital announced a ₹500 crore (≈$60 million) non‑convertible debenture (NCD) issue with coupons up to 9.5% and a green‑shoe option of ₹400 crore. The tranche opens on 15 April and closes on 28 April, offering tenures from 24 to 120 months and both...
G Mining Ventures Acquires G2 Goldfields for C$3 Billion
G Mining Ventures announced a C$3 billion (≈US$2.2 billion) acquisition of G2 Goldfields, a move that instantly lifted G2’s shares by 79%. The deal, structured as an all‑cash transaction, gives G Mining control of G2’s flagship gold assets, including the high‑grade Red...
People Moves: Insurance Advisory Partners Names Caltavuturo as Partner
Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP) has appointed veteran investment banker Lou Caltavuturo as a U.S. partner. Based in New York, Caltavuturo will lead broker and insurance distribution M&A and capital‑raising efforts, reporting to CEO Tony Ursano. He brings decades of experience,...
Klip's Pre-Deal Share Sale Raises Placement Closure Doubts
“Months of negotiations…” Mr Klip sold shares on market less than a week before signing the deal for TNR Gold $TNR.V and Altius $ALS.TO Look, we can laugh about the buyback talk, anticipating first royalty revenue in weeks, etc when you are...
Scala Biodesign Raises $16 Million Series A to Speed Protein Bio‑hacking
Scala Biodesign announced a $16 million Series A round led by Grove Ventures to expand its ScalaOS platform, which uses AI and physics‑based modeling to streamline protein engineering. The funding aims to cut years of trial‑and‑error for drugmakers developing longevity‑focused biologics.
Khaby Lame's $975 Million Merger Stalls as Brokers Block Rich Sparkle Shares
TikTok sensation Khaby Lame’s $975 million merger with Hong‑Kong‑based Rich Sparkle Holdings has hit a roadblock as major brokerages barred trading in the target’s stock. The share price has tumbled more than 90% since the January announcement, leaving the deal’s completion...
ASSA ABLOY Completes €58 Million Rollerdoor Acquisition, Boosting Iberian Footprint
ASSA ABLOY announced the completion of its acquisition of Portugal‑based Rollerdoor Group, a sectional door maker with €58 million (≈$63 million) in 2025 sales. The deal is accretive to earnings per share from day one and expands the company's Entrance Systems Division...
Magna International to Divest Lighting and Rooftop Systems Businesses in $1.1 B Sales Split
Magna International signed definitive agreements to sell its Lighting business in two separate deals and its Rooftal Systems unit in a third, together accounting for about $1.1 billion in 2025 revenue. The carve‑outs, expected to close in the second half of...
Winner Spotlight 2026: UOB
UOB was named FinanceAsia’s Best Property House (APAC) at the 2026 Awards, capping a slate of deal recognitions across the region. The bank leveraged its local‑currency platform to execute cross‑border real‑estate financings in markets from Australia to Vietnam, covering loans,...
CFE Hones Fund Plans for Mexico Power Expansion
Mexico’s state‑run utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is sharpening its financing strategy to support a major power expansion. Its investment arm plans to raise roughly $2.8 billion through a mix of equity and debt. The capital will back new generation...
7-Eleven Owner Delays North American IPO Until 2027
Seven & i Holdings has postponed the IPO of its North American 7‑Eleven business to April 2027, citing weaker U.S. performance and rising fuel costs. The delay follows a missed profit forecast and slower‑than‑expected rollout of prepared‑food offerings. The listing was...
Low‑rate 2020‑21 Loans Force SME Refinancing Crunch
A lot of lending to small/midsize companies is for a term of 5 to 7 years. A great deal of debt issued 3/2020 to 9/2021 is therefore coming due these days. UST interest rates were near zero in that issuance...
Paramount‑Skydance Restructures Debt, Adding $31B to WBD
Pretty sure we need to add $31 billion or so of WBD debt to this number. Paramount Skydance Restructures Debt Financing for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal https://t.co/KdxmGFAyON via @variety
Singapore Listings Remain Scarce Despite Strong Equities Performance
Singapore’s Straits Times Index jumped 23% in 2025, breaking the 5,000 mark, yet IPO activity remains thin. The number of listings rose to 16 in 2024, still far behind Hong Kong’s 119 IPOs that year. Government and MAS have pledged S$6.5 bn...
Clarus Capital's Second Equipment ABS Deal Will Offer $310.1 Million
Clarus Capital is set to sponsor a $310.1 million equipment‑finance asset‑backed securities (ABS) deal, its second issuance on the Clarus Funding platform. The securitization will be structured into six tranches, with the AAA‑rated A2 tranche comprising $165.4 million of notes. The pool...
Unilever and McCormick Defend Food Tie-Up After Investor Jitters
Unilever announced advanced talks to sell most of its foods division to McCormick, creating a combined portfolio worth about $20 billion in FY 2025 revenue. The news triggered a sharp sell‑off, with Unilever shares falling over 7% and McCormick down 9% in...
The IPO Dilemma for Hydrogen Firms
Zhejiang Lanen Hydrogen Technology, the dominant Chinese maker of hydrogen storage cylinders and trailers, voluntarily halted its A‑share IPO after eight counseling rounds. The decision reflects tighter CSRC profitability scrutiny and the firm’s desire to avoid short‑term R&D cuts. Backed...
DOWNLOAD: Private Equity Fundraising Gets a Boost in Q1, Despite Fewer Fund Closings
Private equity fundraising in Q1 2024 reached $152 bn, a 14% increase over the same period last year, according to PEI Group data. The rise spanned buyouts, growth equity, secondaries, and venture‑capital funds. Despite the higher capital inflow, the number of...
Ukrainian Railways Bond Restructuring Rejected by Investors
Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) failed to reach a debt‑restructuring agreement after bondholders rejected its opening proposal. The state‑owned operator seeks to restructure roughly $1.1 billion of outstanding bonds, a debt load swollen by war‑induced revenue drops and soaring repair costs. Damage from...
7-Eleven Owner Delays Plan to List US Convenience Store Unit
Seven & i Holdings announced it will postpone the initial public offering of its U.S. convenience‑store subsidiary, 7‑Eleven Inc., to fiscal 2027 at the earliest. The decision follows 23 consecutive months of year‑on‑year sales declines across the American network, signaling operational...
Japan's Itochu and Sankyu to Buy Singapore Plant Repair Firm SWTS
Japanese trading house Itochu and logistics group Sankyu announced a joint acquisition of Singapore‑based plant maintenance specialist SWTS. The deal, reported by Nikkei, aims to broaden both firms' service offerings across Asia’s industrial sector. SWTS, which maintains oil refineries and...
Massive WBD, KVUE Block Trades Signal Merger Arb Alert
$198mm $WBD and $200.4mm $KVUE block trades today at the close Merger arb PM got a tap on the shoulder today? https://t.co/tx0WOC2arI
Rocky Mount, N.C., Downgraded to A1 After Takeover Threat
Moody's lowered Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s issuer and special‑tax ratings to A1, two notches below its previous Aa2 standing, citing a sharp erosion of liquidity that fell to under 11 % of revenue in FY 2025. The city carries $80.2 million in debt...
GalaxyEdge Acquisition Corp Announces the Separate Trading of Its Ordinary Shares and Rights
GalaxyEdge Acquisition Corp (NYSE: GLED U) announced that holders of its IPO units can elect to separate the ordinary shares and accompanying rights, with separate trading slated to begin around April 14, 2026. The split shares will trade under the ticker GLED, while...
Munis Showed up Throughout a Volatile First Quarter
Jeff Lipton of The Bond Buyer notes that the municipal bond market weathered Q1 volatility driven by the Iran‑Israel conflict and soaring oil prices. Issuance remained robust, posting an 8% year‑over‑year increase with March volume up 20% YoY. Yields rose...
Morningstar DBRS Releases Monthly Canadian Commercial Paper Report for January 2026
Morningstar DBRS released its January 2026 Canadian commercial paper report, offering a detailed snapshot of short‑term debt issuance for the month. The publication includes data on total issuance volume, issuer credit ratings, and sector breakdowns. The report is publicly available on the...
KBRA Revises Outlook Upward on CTA TIFIA Loans
KBRA has upgraded its outlook on the Chicago Transit Authority’s 2015‑2016 TIFIA loans to stable, affirming an AA‑minus long‑term rating. The change follows Illinois Senate Bill 2111, which injects over $500 million in annual sales‑tax revenue into the CTA starting FY 2026....
Top 3 SPAC Targets – Space Missions
After a quiet spell, SPAC activity is heating up as Artemis II sparks renewed investor enthusiasm. Intuitive Machines, already part of the Artemis program, saw its stock jump 31% to $23.39, while other space de‑SPACs posted double‑digit gains. The column highlights...
Madison Dearborn-Backed Aevex Sets IPO Pricing Terms
Aevex, a Solana‑Beach based drone manufacturer backed by private‑equity firm Madison Dearborn, has disclosed the pricing terms for its upcoming initial public offering. The filing outlines the proposed share price range and the number of shares to be sold, giving...
WTWH Media Acquisition Targets Hosted-Buyer Executive Events
WTWH Media announced the acquisition of HealthLeaders, a niche B2B health‑care events firm, earlier this month. The deal adds HealthLeaders’ 23‑person team and its invite‑only Exchange series to WTWH’s 220‑employee portfolio, which already spans 35 live events across engineering, foodservice...
NLB Joins Raiffeisen in Bidding Battle for Balkans Lender Addiko
Nova Ljubljanska banka (NLB) announced a €29‑per‑share offer for Addiko Bank, valuing the Balkan consumer‑lending specialist at €566 million (about $663 million). The bid directly challenges Raiffeisen Bank International’s earlier €23.05 offer. NLB’s proposal aims to secure a controlling stake in Addiko’s...
China Secures Germany’s Premier Robotics Asset
How China Acquired Germany’s #Robotics Crown Jewel by @JacklouisP #AI #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/DuFtEGfyDb
Google's Dutch Auction IPO Still Seen Overvalued
To be clear when Google IPO'd most on Wall Street believe it was "insanely overvalued". That was even with sppressed pricing because Google chose to not do a traditional IPO but rather a *dutch auction*. The pricing was so low that neither...
Post-Hoc Live: Biopharma M&A Is Back, with Barclays' Emily Field
Biopharma mergers and acquisitions are experiencing one of their strongest periods in years, as major pharmaceutical firms rush to absorb smaller biotech innovators. In a Post‑Hoc Live interview, Emily Field, head of U.S. biopharma‑catalytics equity research at Barclays, and deals...
Green Shoots Emerge Amid PE’s Most Challenging Era
Fundraising cycles in private equity compressed to an average of 14 months in Q1, the quickest pace since 2022. The shortened timeline hints at a tentative revival in investor confidence after a prolonged period of market headwinds. While capital inflows...
First Citizens Poised for M&A Opportunities as Buyer
The Pipeline: First Citizens $FCNCA has M&A options if it becomes a buyer | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/7bt4aA28NQ
Risk #6- Valuation Under Pressure- Market Stress and the Enforcement Lens
Asset managers are facing intensified regulatory scrutiny on valuation practices as market volatility and tighter credit conditions expose the challenges of pricing illiquid assets. The SEC’s examinations of interval funds and the FCA’s 2025 review underscore a global push for...
China’s Zijin Clears Canadian National Security Review Around Allied Gold Acquisition – by Niall McGee (Globe and Mail – April...
China’s Zijin Gold International has secured approval for its $5.5 billion takeover of Canadian miner Allied Gold after the 45‑day national‑security review window lapsed, effectively granting automatic clearance. The approval removes the last regulatory hurdle, allowing the deal to move toward...
Toyota's Prime Auto Contracts Back $1.3 Billion Issuance
Toyota Motor Corp. has securitized a pool of prime auto loan receivables into a $1.3 billion bond issuance called the Toyota Auto Receivables 2026‑B Owner Trust. The transaction comprises 45,323 loans with an average balance of $30,210 and a 5.56% APR,...
Morgan Stanley Swiftly Embraces Bitcoin ETFs
"They moved quick on Bitcoin ETFs" – @JSeyff on Morgan Stanley opening its door to Bitcoin ETFs https://t.co/59QFyrn9Vx
Unilever to Acquire Gummies Maker Grüns for $1.2 B
Axios Pro scoop: Unilever deal for gummies maker Grüns is valued at around $1.2 billion https://t.co/75MXcTj32E
The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is accelerating the adoption of digital debt securities, with several banks issuing digitally native bonds on blockchain platforms. Notable issuances include First Abu Dhabi Bank’s $100 million note, Qatar National Bank’s $500 million digital bond, Doha Bank’s...
Reports Suggest Sazerac in Talks With Brown-Forman Following Rumors of Pernod Merger
Sazerac has entered talks with Brown‑Forman after rumors of a merger between Brown‑Forman and Pernod Ricard surfaced. The news sent Brown‑Forman’s stock up more than 11 percent, mirroring the reaction to earlier reports of discussions with Pernod. Brown‑Forman, valued at roughly...