Goldstorm Raising $4.0 Million for Golden Triangle Exploration
Goldstorm Metals Corp. announced a non‑brokered private placement expected to raise roughly $3.0 million USD (CAD $4 million). The offering comprises HD units at $0.20, flow‑through (FT) units at $0.24, and Charity FT units at $0.31, each bundling a share and half a warrant. Proceeds are earmarked for exploration in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, including a 3,000‑metre Phase 1 drill program on the Crown property. The news coincided with an 8.3% drop in Goldstorm’s share price to 22 ¢ CAD.
Oricell Therapeutics Raises $110 Million to Advance Global Cell Therapy Development
Oricell Therapeutics announced a $110 million pre‑IPO financing round aimed at accelerating its global cell‑therapy program. The capital will fund expanded clinical trials, manufacturing upgrades, and a broader market rollout, especially for its lead liver‑cancer therapy that is nearing pivotal studies....
San Diego Community Power Prepay First to Involve REIT
Realty Income became the first REIT to fund a prepaid‑energy municipal bond, backing San Diego Community Power's $687.2 million revenue‑bond issuance. The deal, priced on March 10 through the California Community Choice Financing Authority, was heavily oversubscribed despite market volatility from the...
Biotech’s IPO Comeback; Trump’s Tariff Loophole for Pharma
Biotech IPO activity is resurging, highlighted by Evommune’s public listing and a panel at the BIO International Convention discussing renewed exit opportunities. AI-driven collaborations, such as Insilico Medicine and Aska Pharmaceutical, aim to tackle unmet needs in women’s health by...
Unilever Strikes Deal to Acquire Plant-Based Supplement Maker Grüns
Unilever announced a deal to acquire US plant‑based supplement maker Grüns for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition adds one of the largest greens brands in the United States to Unilever’s portfolio. It aligns with the group’s strategy to tilt its...
Iberdrola Nears Full Takeover of Brazil's Neoenergia
Iberdrola has increased its stake in Brazil’s Neoenergia to 98%, moving toward a full takeover that could be completed within weeks via a squeeze‑out right. The latest purchase added 14.2% of shares at BRL 33.77 per share (about $6.6), amounting to...
MetLife Weighs Sale of Ukrainian Unit Amid Market Consolidation
MetLife is exploring a sale of its Ukrainian subsidiary, a deal potentially worth between $90 million and $220 million. The unit, Ukraine’s largest life insurer, reported $263 million in assets and nearly $1 billion in net profit for 2025. Interested parties include Uniqa, TAS...
Shapoorji Pallonji Group Reiterates Call for Public Listing of Tata Sons
Shapoorji Pallonji’s Ratan Tata‑linked Mistry reiterated his demand that Tata Sons, the group’s holding company, be listed on the stock exchange. He argues that a public float would strengthen corporate governance, broaden the investor base and unlock value for retail shareholders....
Unilever to Buy US Supplement Brand Grüns as It Doubles Down on Wellbeing
Unilever announced it will acquire U.S. supplement brand Grüns, a fast‑growing player in the greens‑supplement category. The deal, expected to close later this year pending regulatory approval, underscores Unilever’s pivot toward premium beauty and wellbeing segments in the United States....
Valuation Report Content Challenges
A business valuation report must start with a clearly defined purpose, establishing both the basis and premise of value. The appraiser gathers financial data, industry trends, and comparable company information, then selects the appropriate valuation approach and applies necessary discounts...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Univision Moves Ahead With 2028 Tender Offer
TelevisaUnivision’s domestic arm, Univision Communications, has initiated a tender offer for its outstanding 8% senior secured notes due 2028. The offer allows eligible debtholders to tender up to a maximum amount, which has not been disclosed. By targeting the entire...
Unedic Raises €3bn From Social Bond
Unedic announced the issuance of a €3 billion social bond on 9 April 2026, marking one of the largest ESG‑linked financings in Europe this year. The proceeds are earmarked for affordable‑housing construction, renewable‑energy retrofits, and community development projects across the continent. The bond...
US Lithium Miner to Go Public Following $571M SPAC Deal
Australian miner Jindalee Lithium is creating US Elemental through a $571 million SPAC merger with Constellation Acquisition Corp. I, rolling over its 100% stake in HiTech Minerals. The new Nasdaq‑listed entity (ticker ULIT) will control the McDermitt lithium deposit—21.5 million tonnes of...
Rezolve Ai Takes Merger Proposal to Commerce.com’s Shareholders
Rezolve AI has escalated its hostile bid for ecommerce platform Commerce.com, offering two Rezolve shares for each Commerce.com share—a deal it says would create a $700 million revenue powerhouse. The proposal values Commerce.com at roughly a 47% discount to its current...
UMB Sues Public Finance Authority, Addiction Center Manager After 'Collapse'
Bond trustee UMB Bank NA has filed a lawsuit in Indiana seeking a court‑appointed receiver for two addiction‑treatment centers financed with $117 million of tax‑exempt municipal bonds. The suit targets Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority (PFA) and three healthcare managers, alleging financial...
Uzbekistan National Wealth Fund Confirms Plan for London IPO
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund (Uznif), a $2.4 bn vehicle created in 2024 and run by Franklin Templeton, confirmed plans to float on both the London and Tashkent stock exchanges. The fund holds stakes in key state‑owned assets such as Navoi Mining...
One Alliance North America Lifts Target for One Shield Re Cat Bond to as Much as $125m
One Alliance North America Insurance Company has increased the size of its debut catastrophe bond, One Shield Re Ltd. Series 2026-1, to as much as $125 million. The bond will provide three years of multi‑peril reinsurance covering named storms in six...
Hong Kong Seeks to Raise Bond Issuance Ceiling to HK$900 Billion
Hong Kong's government plans to raise its borrowing ceiling for the Sustainable and Infrastructure Bond programmes from HK$700 billion to HK$900 billion (approximately US$115 billion). The increase is intended to fund major infrastructure projects, notably the Northern Metropolis megaproject, over the next two...
NSE Plans ₹23,000-Crore IPO Filing by Early May
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is set to file a draft red‑herring prospectus for a roughly ₹23,000‑crore IPO in the first week of May, aiming for a filing deadline of May 8. The exchange’s FY 26 fourth‑quarter results and annual...
Unilever Buys Grüns, Expanding U.S. Supplements Push
Unilever announced it will acquire Grüns, a rapidly expanding U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements brand known for its gummy‑based greens products. Founded in 2023, Grüns has secured shelf space at major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club and...
Mapfre Re Seeks $200m US Named Storm Cover with Third Recoletos Re Catastrophe Bond
Mapfre Re is launching its third catastrophe bond through the Ireland‑based Recoletos Re DAC, targeting at least $200 million of US named‑storm protection on an indemnity, per‑occurrence basis. The Series 2026‑1 Class A notes attach at $150 million of losses, exhaust at $350 million, and...