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Burtech Acquisition Corp II Announces Closing of $80,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NewsMay 26, 2026

Burtech Acquisition Corp II Announces Closing of $80,000,000 Initial Public Offering

Burtech Acquisition Corp II closed its initial public offering, selling 8 million units at $10 each and raising $80 million in gross proceeds. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant, with warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share after a...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
Horizon Aircraft Announces Sale of Class A Shares to Raise USD25 Million for Cavorite eVTOL Development
NewsMay 26, 2026

Horizon Aircraft Announces Sale of Class A Shares to Raise USD25 Million for Cavorite eVTOL Development

Horizon Aircraft has entered a definitive agreement to sell 9,960,160 Class A ordinary shares, generating roughly $25 million in gross proceeds. The capital raise is slated to close around May 27, 2026, pending customary conditions. Horizon will allocate the net proceeds to finish...

By Urban Air Mobility News
US Treasury Auctions $69B of 2 Year Notes at a High Yield Of
NewsMay 26, 2026

US Treasury Auctions $69B of 2 Year Notes at a High Yield Of

The U.S. Treasury auctioned $69 billion of two‑year notes, closing at a 4.071% yield—the highest in recent months. Demand was solid, with a bid‑to‑cover ratio of 2.64×, slightly above the six‑month average. Dealer participation fell to 12.3% while direct investors captured...

By ForexLive
Simba Telecom-M1 Singaporean Merger Deal Collapses
NewsMay 26, 2026

Simba Telecom-M1 Singaporean Merger Deal Collapses

Simba Telecom’s proposed acquisition of Singapore’s M1, announced in August 2023 with an enterprise value of US$1.12 bn, has collapsed after the deadline passed. Singapore’s regulator halted its review, citing possible unauthorized use of radio‑frequency bands by Simba. Tuas, Simba’s Australian...

By Data Center Dynamics
Ōura Files for IPO Amid Healthcare Push
NewsMay 26, 2026

Ōura Files for IPO Amid Healthcare Push

Finnish wearables maker Oura has confidentially filed a draft registration statement to launch an initial public offering. The filing follows a $900 million funding round that was earmarked for expanding health‑monitoring capabilities. Oura recently secured FDA clearance to study blood‑pressure detection...

By MedTech Dive
Ōura Files for IPO Amid Healthcare Push
NewsMay 26, 2026

Ōura Files for IPO Amid Healthcare Push

Finnish wearable maker Ōura has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the SEC, signaling its intent to go public. The move follows a $900 million funding round in October that was earmarked for expanding health‑focused features. Ōura recently secured FDA...

By Healthcare Dive (Industry Dive)
SpaceX IPO: Everything You Need to Know About the Stratospheric Listing
NewsMay 26, 2026

SpaceX IPO: Everything You Need to Know About the Stratospheric Listing

SpaceX filed an S‑1 on May 20, signaling its imminent Nasdaq debut under the ticker “SPCX”. The filing hints at a target valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion, which would place the company among the world’s ten most valuable firms. With over...

By MoneyWeek – All
SpaceX Roadshow Begins After Starship Launch
NewsMay 26, 2026

SpaceX Roadshow Begins After Starship Launch

SpaceX launched its IPO roadshow on May 26 after a successful Starship test flight that deployed mock satellites and returned safely. The filing, which could become the largest U.S. IPO ever, touts a $28 trillion total addressable market, with roughly $2 trillion attributed...

By Bloomberg – Markets
This New Quantum Stock Could Debut with a Valuation of Nearly $13 Billion
NewsMay 26, 2026

This New Quantum Stock Could Debut with a Valuation of Nearly $13 Billion

Quantinuum, the Honeywell International spinoff focused on quantum computing, has filed IPO terms seeking up to $1 billion in proceeds and a valuation close to $13 billion. The company recently secured $100 million in funding from the U.S. government, which also took a...

By Myfxbook — Latest Forex News
Digest: Uber Still Keen on Delivery Hero?
NewsMay 26, 2026

Digest: Uber Still Keen on Delivery Hero?

Uber’s board is weighing a higher offer for Delivery Hero after its initial €38‑a‑share proposal—roughly $41 per share—was rebuffed. A revised bid would push the target valuation past €11.5 bn, about $12.5 bn, positioning Uber as the dominant player in Europe’s fragmented food‑delivery...

By ExchangeWire
D2C Footwear Brand Yoho Raises Fresh Funds
NewsMay 26, 2026

D2C Footwear Brand Yoho Raises Fresh Funds

Direct‑to‑consumer footwear brand Yoho announced a fresh funding round comprising ₹15 crore in equity and ₹8 crore in debt, roughly $2.8 million in total. The round was led by Gulf Islamic Investments and Rajeev Misra, former SoftBank Vision Fund CEO, with participation from...

By Entrackr
Unitree Robotics Reports Plunge in First-Quarter Profits Days Before Crucial IPO Hearing
NewsMay 26, 2026

Unitree Robotics Reports Plunge in First-Quarter Profits Days Before Crucial IPO Hearing

Unitree Robotics, a leading Chinese humanoid‑robot maker, reported a sharp 52% drop in adjusted net profit to 40.3 million yuan (≈$5.9 million) for Q1, even as revenue surged 68% to 422.8 million yuan (≈$62 million). The company is seeking to raise 4.2 billion yuan (≈$619 million)...

By South China Morning Post — M&A
Who’s Powering Next-Gen Nuclear Energy: AI Boom Drives Hybrid Financing Wave
NewsMay 26, 2026

Who’s Powering Next-Gen Nuclear Energy: AI Boom Drives Hybrid Financing Wave

Oklo’s SPAC debut in May 2024 valued the startup at $850 million; after securing NRC approval for its Aurora reactor, the company’s market cap surged to $13.9 billion. The rise of AI‑intensive data centres has drawn tech giants—Microsoft, Google and Amazon—into advanced nuclear...

By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
MUFG Explores Options for Stake in Indonesia’s Danamon Including Take-Private Deal: Sources
NewsMay 26, 2026

MUFG Explores Options for Stake in Indonesia’s Danamon Including Take-Private Deal: Sources

MUFG is evaluating options for its 92.5% stake in Indonesia's Bank Danamon, including a take‑private or a partial sale to boost the public float required by new regulations. Danamon is valued at roughly 47 trillion rupiah (about $3.1 bn) and holds assets...

By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
Delivery Hero Shares Rise 10% as Uber Considers Takeover Bid
NewsMay 25, 2026

Delivery Hero Shares Rise 10% as Uber Considers Takeover Bid

Delivery Hero’s stock surged more than 10% after reports that Uber is weighing a higher takeover bid. Uber has offered €33 per share, roughly $38.30, valuing the German food‑delivery group at about $10.9 billion. The ride‑hailing giant recently lifted its ownership...

By CEO North America
Brazilian Rare Earths Announces the Alurion Resources Limited Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
NewsMay 25, 2026

Brazilian Rare Earths Announces the Alurion Resources Limited Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) announced the appointment of Mauricio Noronha as CEO and a seasoned board for its newly formed subsidiary Alurion Resources, which will own the Amargosa Bauxite Project in Bahia, Brazil. The board brings deep expertise from...

By The Manila Times – Business
Vegorama Punjabi Angithi IPO Allotment Expected Today: Here's How to Check Status
NewsMay 25, 2026

Vegorama Punjabi Angithi IPO Allotment Expected Today: Here's How to Check Status

Vegorama Punjabi Angithi’s SME IPO, priced at ₹77 ($0.92) per share, is set for allotment on May 25 after a near‑35‑times overall subscription. The ₹25.59 crore ($3.1 million) issue saw retail demand oversubscribed 28‑times and QIB interest 24.46‑times. Successful bidders will receive shares...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Zepto Said to Plan June Public Filing for $1 Billion India IPO
NewsMay 25, 2026

Zepto Said to Plan June Public Filing for $1 Billion India IPO

Rapid‑commerce platform Zepto Ltd. is set to file for an initial public offering in the first half of June, aiming to raise up to $1 billion. The company plans to begin investor roadshows later in June, with a potential IPO launch...

By Bloomberg – Markets
Adani, GMR Among Shortlisted Bidders for $400 Million IntelliSmart Deal
NewsMay 25, 2026

Adani, GMR Among Shortlisted Bidders for $400 Million IntelliSmart Deal

IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a joint venture of NIIF and EESL, is being sold for an equity value of about $400 million (₹3,700 crore). Four bidders – Adani Energy Solutions, GMR Smart Electricity Distribution, Genus Power Infrastructures and Partners Group – have been shortlisted...

By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
FinTech M&A in 2026: What Buyers Are Paying For
NewsMay 25, 2026

FinTech M&A in 2026: What Buyers Are Paying For

FinTech M&A surged in 2025, delivering a record number of deals and valuations. Venero’s Q1 2026 Master Report shows buyers have shifted from chasing headline growth to demanding strategic fit, proven revenue models, and regulatory robustness. The market now rewards quality...

By HRTechFeed
Uber Weighs Higher Bid for Delivery Hero After €11.5bn Offer Rebuffed
NewsMay 24, 2026

Uber Weighs Higher Bid for Delivery Hero After €11.5bn Offer Rebuffed

Uber is reassessing its approach to acquire Delivery Hero after the German food‑delivery group rebuffed an initial €11.5 billion ($12.4 billion) proposal. The rejected bid highlighted the gap between Uber's valuation and Delivery Hero's market worth, which analysts estimate at over €20 billion....

By Financial Times – Investments/ETFs
Qorvo’s SWOT Analysis: Semiconductor Stock Navigates Merger Path
NewsMay 24, 2026

Qorvo’s SWOT Analysis: Semiconductor Stock Navigates Merger Path

Qorvo Inc. is moving toward completion of its acquisition by Skyworks Solutions, a deal that values the combined RF semiconductor entity at roughly $22 billion. The transaction offers $32.50 in cash plus 0.960 Skyworks shares per Qorvo share and is expected...

By Investing.com – News
How New Mega-Cap IPO's Will Reshape the Markets
NewsMay 24, 2026

How New Mega-Cap IPO's Will Reshape the Markets

Larry Tabb of Bloomberg explained that SpaceX and OpenAI are eyeing mega‑cap IPOs with valuations up to $2 trillion and $1 trillion respectively. He highlighted how post‑Enron regulations, especially Sarbanes‑Oxley, have made the filing process more recursive and litigation‑prone. The NYSE and...

By Bloomberg – Technology
IPO Calendar: 3 Companies Set to Launch Public Offers This Week; Check Details
NewsMay 24, 2026

IPO Calendar: 3 Companies Set to Launch Public Offers This Week; Check Details

India’s SME market is gearing up for a busy week as three jewelers and a fashion maker launch public offers. Yaashvi Jewellers aims to raise about ₹44 crore (~$5.3 million) at ₹83 per share, SMR Jewels targets ₹67 crore (~$8.1 million) with a fresh...

By The Economic Times – Markets
Surat-Based Anupam Rasayan India to Acquire Upto 74.2 per Cent in Bliss GVS Pharma
NewsMay 23, 2026

Surat-Based Anupam Rasayan India to Acquire Upto 74.2 per Cent in Bliss GVS Pharma

Surat‑based Anupam Rasayan India Ltd announced it will acquire up to 74.2% of Mumbai‑listed Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd, beginning with a 43.3‑48.2% equity purchase followed by an open offer to public shareholders. The transaction is valued at more than ₹1,360 crore...

By The Hindu Business Line
Uber Proposes Delivery Hero Takeover at €10 Billion Valuation
NewsMay 23, 2026

Uber Proposes Delivery Hero Takeover at €10 Billion Valuation

Uber Technologies has submitted a takeover proposal for Germany’s Delivery Hero, valuing the company at roughly €10 billion (about $11.6 billion). The bid offers €33 per share, a small premium of three cents over the stock’s last close. Uber says the move is...

By Bloomberg – Markets
Why SpaceX Defies Valuations
NewsMay 23, 2026

Why SpaceX Defies Valuations

SpaceX posted $18.7 billion in revenue for 2025 and is being floated with a speculative $1.75 trillion valuation, implying a 93‑times sales multiple far above the S&P average of three. About 70% of that revenue comes from Starlink, its satellite‑internet service, prompting...

By Semafor – Business
Superdrug Owner Eyes up London Float in $30bn Dual Listing
NewsMay 23, 2026

Superdrug Owner Eyes up London Float in $30bn Dual Listing

AS Watson, the Hong‑Kong conglomerate that owns Superdrug, is planning a $30 bn dual listing in London and Hong Kong, targeting roughly $2 bn of new capital before the end of 2026. Superdrug reported revenue of $2.05 bn and pre‑tax profit of $175 m for...

By City A.M. — Economics
Bain Capital-Backed Dhoot Transmission Files Updated IPO Papers with SEBI
NewsMay 23, 2026

Bain Capital-Backed Dhoot Transmission Files Updated IPO Papers with SEBI

Auto component maker Dhoot Transmission, backed by Bain Capital, filed an updated IPO draft with SEBI to raise about $169 million in fresh equity and up to $250 million overall, including an offer‑for‑sale by the private‑equity sponsor. The fresh issue of ₹1,400 crore...

By The Hindu Business Line — Markets
Uber Explores Delivery Hero Takeover to Fight DoorDash Globally: Sources
NewsMay 23, 2026

Uber Explores Delivery Hero Takeover to Fight DoorDash Globally: Sources

Uber is weighing a full takeover of Germany‑based Delivery Hero after raising its stake to 19.5% and securing 5.6% of options. The move, facilitated by Morgan Stanley’s derivative‑based buying, aims to give Uber a stronger foothold in more than 60 markets where...

By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
Onslow Funding Latest RMBS Raises $517.7 Million
NewsMay 23, 2026

Onslow Funding Latest RMBS Raises $517.7 Million

Onslow Bay Funding’s OBX RMBS transaction will raise $517.7 million, backed by 1,322 prime fixed‑rate mortgages that finance second homes and investment properties. The pool is 93.1% agency‑eligible, with 74.2% of loans tied to investment properties and a 5.00% coupon on...

By Asset Securitization Report
IMAX Potential Suitors Include Netflix, Apple, Wedbush Says
NewsMay 22, 2026

IMAX Potential Suitors Include Netflix, Apple, Wedbush Says

IMAX Corp. (IMAX) is reportedly exploring a sale, prompting interest from several high‑profile potential buyers. Wedbush analysts cite streaming giant Netflix, tech powerhouse Apple, and a slate of private‑equity firms as likely suitors. The speculation sent IMAX stock up roughly...

By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
Emirates NBD to Launch Open Offer for 26% Stake in RBL Bank From June 1
NewsMay 22, 2026

Emirates NBD to Launch Open Offer for 26% Stake in RBL Bank From June 1

Dubai‑based Emirates NBD will launch an open offer on June 1 to buy up to a 26% stake in India’s RBL Bank at ₹282.38 ($3.40) per share, a roughly 15% discount to the market price. The tender period runs until June 12,...

By The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy/Markets
IDB Invest Supports Acelen Renewables' Fuel Production Expansion in Brazil
NewsMay 22, 2026

IDB Invest Supports Acelen Renewables' Fuel Production Expansion in Brazil

IDB Invest has approved a $109 million senior loan to Acelen Renewables for a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Bahia, Brazil. The facility, built next to the Refinaria de Mataripe, will leverage shared logistics to become one of the...

By IDB Invest – News
When Is OpenAI Going Public? Here’s What to Know About the Rumored IPO
NewsMay 22, 2026

When Is OpenAI Going Public? Here’s What to Know About the Rumored IPO

OpenAI is reportedly preparing a confidential IPO filing with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, potentially submitting paperwork as early as next week. The company aims to begin trading on public markets by September, leveraging the offering to fund its massive...

By Money.com
China's JD.com Weighs £2 Billion Bid for UK Retailer The Very Group, Sky News Reports
NewsMay 22, 2026

China's JD.com Weighs £2 Billion Bid for UK Retailer The Very Group, Sky News Reports

Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com is weighing a £2 billion ($2.69 billion) offer for UK online retailer The Very Group, according to Sky News. The potential deal follows JD.com’s recent, unsuccessful attempts to acquire UK retailers Currys and Argos. The Very Group, owned...

By FashionNetwork (Worldwide)
Post Oak Group Reports Middle Market Emerging as the Strong Segment of 2026 M&A
NewsMay 22, 2026

Post Oak Group Reports Middle Market Emerging as the Strong Segment of 2026 M&A

Post Oak Group, named Texas' top middle‑market investment bank, says the middle market has become the strongest segment of 2026 M&A activity. A narrowing bid‑ask spread, abundant private‑equity dry powder and aggressive family‑office participation are driving a surge in deals...

By Business Insider – Markets Insider
SteelAsia Secures P1.25 Billion Loan for Green Initiatives
NewsMay 22, 2026

SteelAsia Secures P1.25 Billion Loan for Green Initiatives

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. secured a roughly $22.5 million green loan from Taiwan’s Cathay United Bank to fund its electric‑arc‑furnace (EAF) expansion and other low‑carbon initiatives. The loan, the first under SteelAsia’s Sustainable Finance Framework, supports working capital for green steel production...

By Philstar – Business
Two Rivers SEZ Seeks $37m in Kenya’s First Green Dollar I-Reit
NewsMay 22, 2026

Two Rivers SEZ Seeks $37m in Kenya’s First Green Dollar I-Reit

Kenya’s Trific Ltd is launching a $37.3 million green, dollar‑denominated Income‑Real Estate Investment Trust (I‑Reit) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The I‑Reit will finance the acquisition of the fully leased Trific North Tower and the development of additional sustainable commercial towers...

By The East African
Institutional Buyers Over-Subscribe Central Bank of India OFS by 2 Times; Put in ₹2,380 Cr Bids
NewsMay 22, 2026

Institutional Buyers Over-Subscribe Central Bank of India OFS by 2 Times; Put in ₹2,380 Cr Bids

India's Central Bank of India announced an Offer‑For‑Sale of up to 8% of its shares at a floor price of ₹31 per share. Institutional investors placed bids worth ₹2,380 crore (about $286 million), oversubscribing the 32.58 crore shares on offer by 2.36 times....

By The Hindu Business Line — Markets
SpaceX IPO Prospectus Is Notably Vague on Musk’s Long-Term Ambitions
NewsMay 22, 2026

SpaceX IPO Prospectus Is Notably Vague on Musk’s Long-Term Ambitions

SpaceX filed a 377‑page S‑1 prospectus ahead of a June IPO, highlighting its dominant launch market share and historic cost reductions. The filing notes a 99% mission success rate and that Starlink accounts for roughly 9,700 of the 15,000 active...

By City A.M. — Economics
JPMorgan Explores Risk Transfer for $4bn NAV Loan Portfolio
NewsMay 22, 2026

JPMorgan Explores Risk Transfer for $4bn NAV Loan Portfolio

JPMorgan is evaluating a risk‑transfer structure for its roughly $4 billion net‑asset‑value loan portfolio, signalling banks’ appetite for securitising private‑credit exposure. At the same time, private‑equity firms are actively reshuffling assets: Warburg Pincus‑backed PDG has launched a sale of Chinese data‑centre...

By Private Equity Wire
SFR Takeover Deal 'Uncertain' – Iliad CEO
NewsMay 22, 2026

SFR Takeover Deal 'Uncertain' – Iliad CEO

Iliad CEO Xavier Reynaud said the proposed €20.35 billion ($22.2 billion) takeover of Altice’s SFR remains uncertain, with the exclusivity period now extended to 5 June 2026. The bid, backed by Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Iliad, follows a missed May deadline and reflects valuation...

By Telecoms.com
The Friday File: SpaceX IPO; 6G; T-Mobile AI
NewsMay 22, 2026

The Friday File: SpaceX IPO; 6G; T-Mobile AI

SpaceX confirmed plans for a Nasdaq IPO as early as next month, with a potential $75 billion raise and a reported $1.75 trillion valuation that would eclipse all prior tech listings. Telstra and Ericsson signed a letter of intent to jointly develop...

By Mobile World Live
AI Firm C5i Revives IPO Plans, Eyes  ₹1,200 Crore Raise Amid Sector Momentum
NewsMay 22, 2026

AI Firm C5i Revives IPO Plans, Eyes ₹1,200 Crore Raise Amid Sector Momentum

AI analytics firm C5i, formerly Course5 Intelligence, has revived its IPO plans, targeting a raise of ₹1,000‑1,200 crore ($120‑$144 million) within the next 12‑18 months. Backed by 360 One, the company is re‑engaging investment banks such as ICICI Securities after shelving a...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Companies
The Musk Banker Who Took a Back Seat to Goldman Sachs
NewsMay 22, 2026

The Musk Banker Who Took a Back Seat to Goldman Sachs

The article profiles veteran investment banker John McCaskey, who was Elon Musk’s primary financial adviser during the early fundraising rounds for Tesla and SpaceX. McCaskey helped secure billions of dollars in equity and debt, but a recent $5 billion private financing...

By Financial Times — Markets (bonds/rates often)
Vedanta Resources Looking to Rejig $5.5 Bn Holdco Debt in One Go
NewsMay 22, 2026

Vedanta Resources Looking to Rejig $5.5 Bn Holdco Debt in One Go

Vedanta Resources is negotiating a single‑shot refinancing of its $5.5 bn holding‑company debt. The plan targets $3.5‑3.7 bn of 10‑year amortising bonds and $1.5‑1.7 bn of five‑year senior loans, aligning repayments with dividend cash flows after a recent demerger. Extending the average debt...

By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
MRE's Aircraft ABS Aims to Raise $612 Million
NewsMay 22, 2026

MRE's Aircraft ABS Aims to Raise $612 Million

MRE’s aircraft asset‑backed securities (ABS) program is set to raise $612 million through two tranches—class A notes of $585 million and a smaller class B tranche—issued via the FTAI MRE 2026‑1 Cayman and US structures. The pool comprises 48 narrow‑body and freighter aircraft, 90.6% of value...

By Asset Securitization Report
SpaceX Used a $20 Billion Bridge Loan to Slash Musk’s Debt Costs in Half, IPO Filing Reveals
NewsMay 21, 2026

SpaceX Used a $20 Billion Bridge Loan to Slash Musk’s Debt Costs in Half, IPO Filing Reveals

SpaceX’s IPO filing shows the company secured a $20 billion bridge loan that retired $17.5 billion of high‑interest junk debt from X and xAI. The new loan carries a 4.58% effective rate, cutting annual interest expenses to roughly $900 million—about half of the...

By The Next Web (TNW)