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Alphabet Kicks Off $3.5 Billion Megabond Deal in Euro Market
DealsMay 5, 2026

Alphabet Kicks Off $3.5 Billion Megabond Deal in Euro Market

Alphabet Inc. announced a new euro-denominated bond offering of at least $3.5 billion across six tranches, including a long-dated note maturing in 2063 priced roughly 205 bps above midswaps. The issuance marks Alphabet’s return to the euro debt market after...

Bloomberg – Technology
William Blair to Acquire Inner Circle Sports
DealsMay 5, 2026

William Blair to Acquire Inner Circle Sports

Investment bank William Blair announced it has reached an agreement to acquire boutique sports advisory firm Inner Circle Sports. The acquisition will bring Inner Circle’s 16‑person team under William Blair, with co‑founders retaining day‑to‑day control, and is expected to close...

Sportico
Asian Development Bank Issues $160M Inaugural Catastrophe Bonds for Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
DealsApr 30, 2026

Asian Development Bank Issues $160M Inaugural Catastrophe Bonds for Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) completed its first catastrophe bond issuance, raising $160 million – $80 million each for the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan – with settlement on April 30, 2026. Aon Securities LLC acted as dealer, initial purchaser and sole bookrunner, while Munich...

Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
West Enclave Merger Corp. Prices $100M IPO
DealsApr 30, 2026

West Enclave Merger Corp. Prices $100M IPO

West Enclave Merger Corp., a SPAC, announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO, with units set to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker WENC.U on April 30, 2026. The offering, managed by EarlyBirdCapital as sole book‑running manager, is expected to...

SPACInsider
Lobel Automobile Receivables Trust Issues $223.8M Subprime Auto ABS
DealsApr 29, 2026

Lobel Automobile Receivables Trust Issues $223.8M Subprime Auto ABS

Lobel Automobile Receivables Trust, sponsored by Lobel Financial, issued $223.8 million of asset‑backed securities backed by subprime auto loans. The six‑tranche ABS transaction, rated by Morningstar DBRS, is expected to close on April 29, 2026, with a $39.3 million prefunding period. Class A notes will...

Asset Securitization Report
Canal+ Announces Plan to List on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
DealsApr 29, 2026

Canal+ Announces Plan to List on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

French media group Canal+ announced it will list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in June, aiming to boost liquidity after its $1.9 billion acquisition of MultiChoice. The secondary listing follows Canal+'s earlier London IPO and will make it one of the...

Semafor – Business
Pershing Square USA, Ltd. IPO Raises $5B, Shares Tumble 18% on Debut
DealsApr 29, 2026

Pershing Square USA, Ltd. IPO Raises $5B, Shares Tumble 18% on Debut

Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (PSUS) launched on the NYSE on April 29, 2026, raising $5 billion from institutional investors. The closed‑end fund’s shares fell 18% on the first trading day, closing at $40.93. Bill Ackman promises interactive investor events, but the IPO’s initial...

Yahoo Finance – News Index
Collective Acquisition Corp. II Prices $220M IPO
DealsApr 29, 2026

Collective Acquisition Corp. II Prices $220M IPO

Collective Acquisition Corp. II announced the pricing of its $220 million initial public offering, with units slated to start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker CAIIU on April 29, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Daniel Hoffman and CFO Samuel...

SPACInsider
Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. Prices $60M IPO
DealsApr 29, 2026

Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. Prices $60M IPO

Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. announced the pricing of its $60 million initial public offering, with units expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “MCAHU” on April 30, 2026. The SPAC aims to conduct a generalist, international search for a combination...

SPACInsider
Plutonian Acquisition Corp. II Prices $100M IPO, Set to Begin Trading on NYSE
DealsApr 28, 2026

Plutonian Acquisition Corp. II Prices $100M IPO, Set to Begin Trading on NYSE

Plutonian Acquisition Corp. II announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering, with units slated to start trading on the NYSE under the ticker PLUN.U on April 28, 2026. The SPAC, led by Chairman Wei Kwang Ng and CFO Xiao Cheng...

SPACInsider
Churchill Capital Corp. XII Prices Upsized $360M IPO
DealsApr 27, 2026

Churchill Capital Corp. XII Prices Upsized $360M IPO

Churchill Capital Corp. XII announced the pricing of its upsized $360 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker CXIIU on April 28, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Michael Klein, aims to seek a combination...

SPACInsider
SBI Funds Management to Market $1.5B IPO Next Week
DealsApr 24, 2026

SBI Funds Management to Market $1.5B IPO Next Week

SBI Funds Management Ltd., jointly owned by State Bank of India and Amundi, announced it will begin marketing its planned IPO next week, targeting up to $1.5 billion in proceeds and a $13‑15 billion valuation. The firm has appointed nine banks, including...

The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Lincoln International Files for U.S. IPO
DealsApr 24, 2026

Lincoln International Files for U.S. IPO

Chicago‑based Lincoln International Inc., a mid‑market investment bank, filed for a U.S. initial public offering, reporting net income of $214.1 million on revenue of $783.8 million in 2025. The filing marks the company's move to go public, though the valuation and amount...

Bloomberg – Markets
Cerebras Systems Files for Second IPO as It Seeks $23B Valuation
DealsApr 22, 2026

Cerebras Systems Files for Second IPO as It Seeks $23B Valuation

Cerebras Systems, the wafer‑scale AI chip maker, has filed its S‑1 to go public for a second time, aiming to raise capital after raising $2.55 billion in recent funding. The filing, announced in early April 2026, follows a $1.1 billion Series G round...

The Next Platform
Dangote Group Announces $40B Multi-Exchange IPO for Oil Refinery
DealsApr 22, 2026

Dangote Group Announces $40B Multi-Exchange IPO for Oil Refinery

Aliko Dangote announced plans to list about 10% of the Dangote Oil Refinery in a $40 billion multi-exchange IPO, aiming to fund expansion of refinery capacity and fertilizer production. The offering will be spread across several African stock exchanges to...

African Business
TowerPoint Raises $386M via Asset‑backed Cellular Site Revenue Notes
DealsApr 21, 2026

TowerPoint Raises $386M via Asset‑backed Cellular Site Revenue Notes

TowerPoint Fixed Rate Secured Cellular announced a $386 million raise by issuing Series 2026‑1 asset‑backed notes backed by lease revenues from 861 tower sites. The notes, underwritten by TD Securities, will be repaid from annualized run‑rate revenue with an anticipated repayment date...

Asset Securitization Report
JATT II Acquisition Corp. Prices $60M IPO
DealsApr 16, 2026

JATT II Acquisition Corp. Prices $60M IPO

JATT II Acquisition Corp., a SPAC targeting healthcare and biotech, announced the pricing of its $60 million initial public offering. The units will start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “JATT” on April 17, 2026, with the offering expected to close on April 20....

SPACInsider
Brazil Raises €5bn ($5.9bn) in Euro Bond Issuance, Its Biggest Ever International Debt Deal
DealsApr 16, 2026

Brazil Raises €5bn ($5.9bn) in Euro Bond Issuance, Its Biggest Ever International Debt Deal

The Republic of Brazil returned to the European bond market after a 12‑year hiatus, raising €5 billion ($5.9 billion) across three series of notes maturing in 2030, 2033 and 2036. BBVA, BNP Paribas, Bank of America and UBS acted as joint bookrunners. Strong...

LatinFinance
First Help Financial Launches $326.8M Subprime Auto Loan ABS Issuance
DealsApr 16, 2026

First Help Financial Launches $326.8M Subprime Auto Loan ABS Issuance

First Help Financial announced a $326.8 million asset‑backed securities (ABS) issuance backed by a pool of subprime auto loans. The rule 144A deal, called FHF Issuer Trust 2026‑1, is set to close on April 28 and will issue six classes of notes with maturities...

Asset Securitization Report
Yamaha Motor Secures $400M in Asset-Backed Securities Backed by Dealer Floorplan Credits
DealsApr 15, 2026

Yamaha Motor Secures $400M in Asset-Backed Securities Backed by Dealer Floorplan Credits

Yamaha Motor Finance has issued $400 million of asset-backed securities, the Yamaha Motor Master Trust II series 2026-A, backed by receivables from its dealer floorplan credit lines. The notes are structured in three tranches with AAA-to-A ratings and will mature...

Asset Securitization Report
Samruk‑Kazyna Issues $440M Three‑year Panda Bond, Central Asia’s First
DealsApr 14, 2026

Samruk‑Kazyna Issues $440M Three‑year Panda Bond, Central Asia’s First

Kazakh sovereign wealth fund Samruk‑Kazyna issued a three‑year, 3 billion‑yuan ($440 million) panda bond in China’s on‑shore interbank market, priced at a record‑low 2.18% yield. Bank of China and China International Capital Corporation acted as lead underwriters. The issuance marks the first...

South China Morning Post – Global Economy
Bill Ackman Launches Dual IPO of Pershing Square Capital Management and Pershing Square USA
DealsApr 14, 2026

Bill Ackman Launches Dual IPO of Pershing Square Capital Management and Pershing Square USA

Bill Ackman has begun the roadshow for the dual initial public offerings of Pershing Square Capital Management and Pershing Square USA, targeting $5‑10 billion in combined IPO proceeds and private placement capital. The offering, coordinated by a syndicate of Citi, UBS,...

Hedgeweek
NewHold Investment Corp. IV Prices $175M IPO
DealsApr 14, 2026

NewHold Investment Corp. IV Prices $175M IPO

NewHold Investment Corp. IV announced the pricing of its $175 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker NHIVU on April 15, 2026. The SPAC, focused on industrial and business‑services acquisitions, expects the offering to close...

SPACInsider
Citius TransNet Investment Trust Launches $133M IPO on April 17
DealsApr 13, 2026

Citius TransNet Investment Trust Launches $133M IPO on April 17

Citius TransNet Investment Trust announced a $133M initial public offering with a price band of $1.20 per unit. The IPO will open on April 17 and close on April 21, with proceeds earmarked for acquiring stakes in SRPL Roads Private...

The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy/Markets
Sify Infinit Spaces Announces IPO Plans, Seeks Favorable Market Conditions
DealsApr 13, 2026

Sify Infinit Spaces Announces IPO Plans, Seeks Favorable Market Conditions

Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd, the data‑centre subsidiary of Sify Technologies, confirmed that its initial public offering is on track after securing SEBI approval and filing its draft red‑herring prospectus. The company is consulting its bankers to determine the optimal listing...

The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Zayo Group Launches $2.3 Billion Asset‑backed Securities Offering
DealsApr 11, 2026

Zayo Group Launches $2.3 Billion Asset‑backed Securities Offering

Fiber network provider Zayo Group announced the issuance of $2.3 billion in asset‑backed securities backed by contracts for dark fiber and wavelength services. The ABS, structured in two series (2026‑1 and 2026‑2) with multiple tranches, is being underwritten by Barclays and...

Asset Securitization Report
DRC Raises $1.25bn in Debut Eurobond Issuance
DealsApr 10, 2026

DRC Raises $1.25bn in Debut Eurobond Issuance

The Democratic Republic of Congo issued its first sovereign eurobond, raising $1.25 billion across two tranches. The bond was coordinated by Rawbank, Citigroup and Standard Chartered Bank, and was oversubscribed more than four‑fold. Proceeds will fund infrastructure, energy and social projects.

African Business
Constellation Acquisition Corp. I to Merge with US Elemental in $571M Deal
DealsApr 9, 2026

Constellation Acquisition Corp. I to Merge with US Elemental in $571M Deal

Constellation Acquisition Corp. I (CSTAF) announced a definitive agreement to combine with US Elemental in a transaction valued at $571 million. The SPAC merger will take US Elemental public, with the combined company aiming to leverage its capabilities in its...

SPACInsider
NSE Kicks Off IPO Process, Targets June-July Filing
DealsApr 8, 2026

NSE Kicks Off IPO Process, Targets June-July Filing

India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) has begun preparations for its initial public offering, meeting 20 investment banks to draft the offer document and set a filing timeline. The exchange plans to sell a 4‑4.5% stake, targeting a valuation of ₹2‑2.5 trillion,...

Mint (LiveMint) – Companies
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Innovator Capital Management
DealsApr 8, 2026

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Innovator Capital Management

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) completed its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management, adding roughly $31 billion in assets under supervision and 171 ETFs to its portfolio, bringing GSAM’s total ETF count to 240 and $90 billion AUS. The deal expands GSAM’s presence...

ETF Trends (VettaFi)
Dell Equipment Finance Trust to Raise $1B via Asset-Backed Securities Issuance
DealsApr 8, 2026

Dell Equipment Finance Trust to Raise $1B via Asset-Backed Securities Issuance

Dell Equipment Finance Trust (DEFT 2026-1) will issue $1 billion in asset‑backed securities backed by commercial leases and loans, with six tranches of notes. The issuance is led by Barclays Capital with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SMBC Nikko Securities America...

Asset Securitization Report
Fifth Era Acquisition Corp. I (FERA) Announces SPAC Merger with Miotal
DealsApr 8, 2026

Fifth Era Acquisition Corp. I (FERA) Announces SPAC Merger with Miotal

Fifth Era Acquisition Corp. I (FERA), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a merger with Miotal, which will bring Miotal public via a SPAC combination. The deal, disclosed on April 8, 2026, signals Miotal's next growth phase, though financial terms...

SPACInsider
GMCAR to Issue $1.27B Prime Auto-Backed Securitization
DealsApr 7, 2026

GMCAR to Issue $1.27B Prime Auto-Backed Securitization

GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables (GMCAR) platform will issue a $1.27 billion asset‑backed securities (ABS) transaction backed by prime-quality auto loans. The securitization, sponsored by AmeriCredit Financial Services (a General Motors Financial subsidiary) and serviced by AFS, comprises seven tranches maturing...

Asset Securitization Report
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Prices $200M IPO
DealsApr 7, 2026

ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Prices $200M IPO

ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with units set to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker ACGCU on April 7, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Andrew Mallozzi and CFO...

SPACInsider
Apogee Acquisition Corp. Prices $150M IPO
DealsApr 6, 2026

Apogee Acquisition Corp. Prices $150M IPO

Apogee Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $150 million initial public offering, with units expected to start trading on Nasdaq on April 7, 2026 and the offering slated to close on April 8, 2026.

SPACInsider
Talanx Secures $1.1B in Dual Bond Issuance
DealsApr 2, 2026

Talanx Secures $1.1B in Dual Bond Issuance

German insurer Talanx announced the completion of a dual bond issuance that raised $1.1 billion. The debt financing will bolster the company's capital position and support its growth initiatives. The deal was reported on April 2 2026.

Business Insurance
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Hires Banks for up to $2B Hong Kong IPO
DealsMar 30, 2026

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Hires Banks for up to $2B Hong Kong IPO

Industrial robot maker Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. has engaged Bank of America, China International Capital Corp., Guotai Junan International, and Morgan Stanley as underwriters for a planned Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $2 billion. The move signals the...

Bloomberg – Technology
KPET Ultra Paceline Corp Prices $200M IPO, Shares to Trade March 31
DealsMar 30, 2026

KPET Ultra Paceline Corp Prices $200M IPO, Shares to Trade March 31

KPET Ultra Paceline Corporation (NYSE:KPET.U) announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering. The SPAC’s units are slated to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker KPET.U on March 31, 2026, with the offering expected to close on April 1, 2026. Deutsche...

SPACInsider
Louisiana State University Issues $55.2M Municipal Bond to Refund 2016 Debt
DealsMar 26, 2026

Louisiana State University Issues $55.2M Municipal Bond to Refund 2016 Debt

Louisiana State University issued $55.2 million of auxiliary revenue bonds, priced by Raymond James, to refinance bonds issued in 2016. The bonds mature between 2027 and 2036 and are expected to generate $3.8 million in gross debt‑service savings. The deal, approved by the...

The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
QDRO Acquisition Corp. Prices $200M IPO
DealsMar 26, 2026

QDRO Acquisition Corp. Prices $200M IPO

QDRO Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering, with shares expected to start trading on Nasdaq under the ticker QADRU on March 27, 2026. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. serves as sole bookrunner for the offering,...

SPACInsider
University of Kansas Hospital Authority Launches $415M Health Facilities Revenue Bond Sale
DealsMar 24, 2026

University of Kansas Hospital Authority Launches $415M Health Facilities Revenue Bond Sale

The University of Kansas Hospital Authority announced a $415 million health facilities revenue bond issuance, comprising $365 million of fixed‑rate bonds and $50 million of put bonds. Proceeds will fund a new cancer pavilion, purchase leased buildings at the Indian Creek Campus, and...

The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
M&G Backs $267m Deal to Scale Seeker Music’s Royalties Portfolio
DealsMar 24, 2026

M&G Backs $267m Deal to Scale Seeker Music’s Royalties Portfolio

London‑based M&G Investments arranged a $267 million asset‑backed securitisation financing for Seeker Music, a music publishing and record company. The funding will enable Seeker to expand its catalogue, invest in creative talent and modernise rights management. Barclays acted as lead placement...

Funds Europe – ETFs
Relativity Confidentially Files for IPO, First Legal Tech IPO Since 2021
DealsMar 23, 2026

Relativity Confidentially Files for IPO, First Legal Tech IPO Since 2021

Legal data intelligence firm Relativity has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for a proposed IPO of its Class A common stock. The filing, announced on March 23, 2026, would mark the first legal‑tech IPO since 2021 after a period...

LawSites (LawNext) by Bob Ambrogi
HMH Holding Announces $215.66M IPO on Nasdaq
DealsMar 23, 2026

HMH Holding Announces $215.66M IPO on Nasdaq

Houston-based HMH Holding announced its initial public offering, targeting $215.66 million by selling 10.52 million shares at $19-$22 each. The offering is being led by J.P. Morgan, Piper Sandler, Evercore ISI and Citigroup, with pricing set for March 31, 2026...

IPO Scoop
Innovision Limited Lists on BSE and NSE in IPO Debut
DealsMar 23, 2026

Innovision Limited Lists on BSE and NSE in IPO Debut

Innovision Limited's shares began trading on the BSE and NSE on 23 March 2026 following its IPO, which was open for subscription from 10 March to 17 March and allotted on 20 March. The IPO was priced at ₹494–₹519 per share and was subscribed 3.32 times,...

Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
BHAV Acquisition Corp. Prices $100M IPO, Set to List on Nasdaq
DealsMar 19, 2026

BHAV Acquisition Corp. Prices $100M IPO, Set to List on Nasdaq

BHAV Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, announced the pricing of its $100 million initial public offering. The units are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker BHAVU on March 19, 2026, with the offering slated to close on March 20, 2026....

SPACInsider
Credit9 Launches $122.4M Asset-Backed Bond Issuance Backed by Debt-Settlement Loans
DealsMar 19, 2026

Credit9 Launches $122.4M Asset-Backed Bond Issuance Backed by Debt-Settlement Loans

Credit9 announced a $122.4 million asset-backed securities issuance (AMCR ABS Trust 2026-A) backed by a pool of consumer debt-settlement loans. The five-tranche deal will be underwritten by Jefferies and includes various credit enhancements, with an expected closing on April 2,...

Asset Securitization Report
SBI Mutual Fund Files DRHP for ₹13,000 Crore IPO
DealsMar 19, 2026

SBI Mutual Fund Files DRHP for ₹13,000 Crore IPO

SBI Mutual Fund, a joint venture of State Bank of India and Amundi, filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus to raise about ₹13,000 crore in an IPO. The promoters will sell stakes, with SBI offloading 128.3 million shares and Amundi...

The Hindu Business Line — Markets
UOB Banks on Stable Renminbi as It Plans 5 Billion Yuan Panda Bond
DealsMar 19, 2026

UOB Banks on Stable Renminbi as It Plans 5 Billion Yuan Panda Bond

Singapore's United Overseas Bank announced on March 19, 2026 that it will issue a 5 billion‑yuan (S$933.6 million) Panda bond in China's interbank market, with proceeds to support its general banking business. Bank of China will serve as lead underwriter and bookrunner,...

The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets