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Turkcell secured a $1 billion syndicated loan from 14 banks to fund its 5G and next‑generation network rollout, ahead of Turkey’s April 1 launch. The facility, initially offered at $500 million under a Murabaha structure, was oversubscribed and doubled in size. HSBC acted as sole coordinator, with participation from Kuwait Finance House, BNP Paribas and Dubai Islamic Bank, among others. The loan features a seven‑year maturity and a two‑year grace period, exceeding typical market terms.
DNV has helped Grenergy Renovables secure financing for its Central Oasis solar‑plus‑storage portfolio in Chile. The 398 MW solar PV and 1.4 GWh battery complex spans the Maule and Bíobío regions. International lenders, led by BNP Paribas with Santander and Rabobank, provided the...
Danone has agreed to buy UK nutrition brand Huel for €1 billion, expanding its portfolio into plant‑based, ready‑meal offerings. Huel, founded in 2014, grew through a digital‑first direct‑to‑consumer model, leveraging social media and creator partnerships to reach a global, younger audience....
Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy, backed by Amazon, has filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker “XE”. The company is pursuing more than 11 GW of small modular reactor (SMR) capacity in the United States and the United Kingdom, targeting high‑ass‑low‑enriched...
Composition Wealth, a Los Angeles‑based registered investment advisor overseeing more than $10 billion in client assets, announced a merger with Edgewater Wealth Management, adding a $900 million advisory team. The 16‑person Edgewater group, which includes eight wealth advisors, is transitioning from Northwestern...
QCraft closed a $100 million Series D round to push its Level 4 autonomous‑driving platform and world‑model AI research, targeting deployment in over 50 vehicle models by 2026. Grab agreed to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan operation for $600 million, marking its first expansion...
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the NHAI‑backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on the Bombay Stock Exchange, where the inaugural public issue was oversubscribed about 14 times. The trust aims to monetize roughly 1,500 kilometres of national highways over the...
Indian government bond yields slipped on Tuesday as Brent crude hovered above $100 a barrel and U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields steadied near 4.40%, the sharpest sell‑off since October 2023. The benchmark 2035 bond yield was expected to trade between 6.81%...
Prism, the rebranded OYO, has acquired Motel 6 to spearhead a technology‑driven overhaul of budget hotels. The company is concentrating on economy and extended‑stay segments in both India and the United States, launching the Studio 6 brand for U.S. properties. CEO Ritesh Agarwal is...
Asian corporate bond markets rallied on Tuesday as geopolitical tension eased following President Donald Trump’s remarks about ongoing talks with Iran. Credit default swaps on investment‑grade Asian debt fell by at least four basis points, signaling reduced perceived risk. At...
IDB Invest is providing up to $14 million senior loan to Empresa Portuaria Austral to expand and modernize ports and ferry ramps in Chile’s Magallanes Region. The funding will upgrade the Arturo Prat and José Santos Mardones terminals, increasing berthing and cargo capacity. Improvements...
Citigroup has created an Infrastructure Financing and Capital Solutions (IFCS) unit focused on the Asia‑Pacific region. The new group will address the growing demand for large‑scale infrastructure funding, especially projects tied to Belt and Road initiatives. Eric Farina and Rob...
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced it will keep a close watch on the Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) market, emphasizing heightened regulatory scrutiny. While not proposing immediate rule changes, the ECB highlighted potential risks linked to capital‑relief trades and the...
JLL Capital Markets arranged a $136 million senior loan for 655 Union, a newly delivered 193‑unit trophy multifamily building in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood. The financing, provided by Freddie Mac and CenterSquare Investment Management, refinances an existing construction loan and marks the first...
Cambridge Savings Bank, a depositor‑owned institution with $6.9 billion in assets, has bolstered its capital base and is now prepared to pursue regional acquisitions. Equity rose 16% to $703.5 million and deposits grew 3.6% to $5.57 billion, driven by its digital arm Ivy...
Dunes Point Capital, a mid‑market private‑equity firm, is launching its fourth flagship fund with a target raise of $1.3 billion, a substantial increase from the $800 million raised for Fund III. The larger capital base reflects the firm’s ambition to scale its investment...
Medline, the nation’s largest private medical‑supplies maker, went public in December 2025, raising $6.26 billion at a valuation north of $50 billion, making it the year’s biggest IPO. The offering followed a 2021 leveraged buyout that valued the family‑owned firm at roughly...
Spanish fragrance group Puig and U.S. beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies have entered talks about a possible merger, which could create a combined entity valued around $40 billion. The discussion follows a sharp decline in Estée Lauder’s share price, down nearly...
Simon Property Group and Institutional Mall Investors are set to close a $465 million refinancing loan for the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, its adjacent Metro Tower office building, and the Ritz‑Carlton hotel. The five‑year, interest‑only loan, originated by Goldman Sachs,...
Rob Robinson warns that technology M&A teams often mistake rapid market momentum for durable marketing capability. When a product arrives at the right moment, its novelty can generate brand‑like awareness without a solid marketing org, inflating acquisition premiums. As the...
New York City is issuing $2.65 billion of general‑obligation bonds, but rating agencies Fitch, KBRA and Moody’s have shifted the city’s outlook to negative, citing a $5.4 billion budget gap and reliance on state‑approved tax hikes. The bond deal comprises four series,...
Municipal bond issuance is accelerating as data‑center projects drive demand for public‑power and water infrastructure, with demand projected to rise 20‑25% annually through 2030. While public‑power issuance is down 33.7% year‑to‑date, water‑sewer issuance is up 15.9%, and analysts forecast up...
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd secured about $7.3 million from anchor investors at the top of its IPO price band, paving the way for its $54 million, 2026 initial public offering. The IPO, priced between ₹201‑₹212 per share (approximately $2.45‑$2.58 million total),...
Coal India Ltd's board approved selling up to 35% of its stake in South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) via an Offer for Sale and issuing fresh equity up to 10% of post‑issue capital. It also cleared a divestment of up...
Two Harbors said CrossCountry’s unsolicited $10.70‑per‑share cash offer is superior, but a higher $10.75 cash bid from an unnamed party is also on the table. The REIT would receive a $25.4 million fee if the pending $1.3 billion all‑stock merger with United...
Groww’s promoter group entities pledged a total of 1.88 cr shares, worth roughly $36 million, to Aditya Birla Capital on March 20. The pledge represents about 27.8% of the promoter’s stake, while public investors hold the remaining 72.2%. Groww, which went public in November 2025...
SEBI has overhauled its "fit and proper" framework for market intermediaries, removing automatic disqualification for pending criminal complaints, FIRs, chargesheets and winding‑up initiations, while expanding disqualification to include convictions for economic offences and securities‑law violations. The new regime adopts principle‑based...
Mercer has completed the acquisition of AltamarCAM, a specialist in private‑equity secondaries, to fill a strategic gap in its investment‑advisory platform. The deal was discussed by Mercer’s Michael Dempsey in a Q&A with AltamarCAM founder Jose Luis Molina, emphasizing the...
Legend Internet Plc, Nigeria’s first listed ISP, announced a merger with market‑leader Spectranet, targeting completion in Q2 2026 pending FCCPC and NCC approval. The deal combines Legend’s listed status and fibre footprint with Spectranet’s strong wireless brand, aiming to boost network...
Bark announced it will not pursue two recent take‑private offers, opting to remain a public company. The board’s special committee concluded that the existing standalone strategy best maximizes long‑term shareholder value. The first proposal from Great Dane Ventures was withdrawn...
Pranos Fusion, an Indian deep‑tech startup focused on fusion energy, secured $6.8 million (≈$7.6 million) in an early‑stage round co‑led by pi Ventures and Ankur Capital, with participation from Industrial47 and several high‑profile angels. The capital will fund the commissioning of a tokamak...
Headway Capital Partners’ research shows independent private‑equity sponsors are targeting three‑times‑plus returns, outpacing traditional fund benchmarks. The shift stems from heightened deal selectivity and a strategic focus on lower‑multiple acquisitions. Sponsors believe tighter sourcing and disciplined pricing can deliver superior...
Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion megaproject designed for up to 110 million passengers a year, is moving from planning to construction with a target completion around 2030. Italy has entered financing discussions, signaling European confidence and adding a new layer...
Delivery Hero announced the sale of its Taiwan food‑delivery business to Grab for $600 million in cash. The divestiture is the fifth asset monetization since the company launched a strategic review in December 2025. Management said the transaction will sharpen focus on...
United Health Services completed the acquisition of virtual behavioral health platform Talkspace at $5.25 per share, valuing the company at roughly $835 million enterprise value. The purchase brings about 6,000 licensed clinicians into UHS’s network, directly addressing chronic staffing shortages and...
Poste Italiane has submitted a €10.8 billion offer to acquire Telecom Italia, Italy’s largest fixed‑line operator. The postal group already controls 27.3% of TIM after buying shares from former major shareholder Vivendi. TIM’s fixed‑line network has already been sold to a...
Primary Wave Music has agreed to acquire Kobalt, a leading independent publishing and technology platform, in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. Brookfield will co‑invest, reinforcing a partnership that began with a $2 billion funding arrangement in 2022. Kobalt will stay...
Private equity firm Olympus Partners announced the sale of EyeSouth’s retina business for $1.1 billion. EyeSouth, a U.S.-based management services organization for eye‑care providers, will transfer its retina platform to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction underscores strong valuation multiples in specialty...
Electronic Arts is courting investors for a $15 billion debt package that will fund its acquisition by a consortium of private‑equity firms. The financing proposal emphasizes roughly $700 million in annual cost‑saving synergies that the new owners expect to recognize as earnings....
DBS Group Research downgraded Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) to a “hold” and cut its target price to S$5.36 (about $4) after trimming the valuation of its Indian associate Bharti Airtel by 13% to 2,000 rupees (≈ $24). The analyst warned that Singtel’s FY2027...
Sony Group is close to finalising a roughly $1 billion transaction that would transfer a majority stake in its home‑entertainment division to Chinese TV maker TCL Electronics. Negotiations have progressed to an advanced stage, with both parties targeting an announcement later...
California Coast Credit Union CEO Todd Lane is embroiled in a rare, combative merger dispute with San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU). After SDCCU attempted to renegotiate the April 2025 deal and install its own CEO, Cal Coast sued, alleging breach of the...
Sweden‑listed H100 Group signed a letter of intent to acquire Norwegian Bitcoin firms Moonshot and Never Say Die in an all‑stock transaction, adding roughly 2,450 BTC to its holdings. The deal would raise H100’s total to about 3,501 Bitcoin, valued...
Bridge Data Centres, owned by Bain Capital, is negotiating a loan of up to $6 billion, which would rank among the largest data‑center financings in Asia. The proposed facility is expected to have a 12‑month tenor. Proceeds are earmarked for expanding...
Nebius Group N.V. closed a private placement of convertible senior notes, raising roughly $4.3 billion. The offering comprised two series: 1.250% notes due 2031 and 2.625% notes due 2033, sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. The capital will fund the...
Grab will acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan for $600 million in cash, marking its first move beyond Southeast Asia. The deal, cash‑free and debt‑free, is slated to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory sign‑off. Foodpanda Taiwan posted roughly...
Spain’s Banco Santander chief Ana Botín and Italy’s UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel have turned a former mentorship into a high‑profile rivalry that now plays out across compensation, profitability and market performance. A lingering €43.4 million legal award for Orcel underscores the personal tension,...
BNP Paribas has vaulted to third place in the UK M&A advisory rankings, advising on £25.6 bn of deals this year—already more than its total volume for the entire previous year. The surge is anchored by two marquee transactions: Nuveen’s £9.9 bn...
London’s latest mega‑asset‑manager mergers highlight a shift from headline‑grabbing deal values to the hidden technology challenge of integrating disparate data engines. While consolidation promises top‑line growth amid shrinking profitability and rising regulatory costs, legacy databases and cloud‑native platforms often clash,...
