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Month: January 2021

SSAs storm back into euro market amid strong backdrop

Public sector borrowers wasted no time in getting back to business in the euro market in 2021 with one live deal and four mandates all hitting screens on Monday as issuers look to take advantage

Italy to enter green bond market in 2021

Italy is at an advanced stage with its green bond framework with a highly anticipated debut deal in the format expected to arrive this year, according to the Italian Treasury.

Golden Gate Capital invests into newly restructured Covia

San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital has invested into Covia, a provider of mineral-based material solutions.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice makes its 12th investment into the industrial distribution sector over the past decade

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired Wolseley UK, a specialist distributor of plumbing, heating, climate control, pipe and infrastructure & utility products, in a deal worth £308m.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice makes its 12th investment into the industrial distribution sector over the past decade

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has acquired Wolseley UK, a specialist distributor of plumbing, heating, climate control, pipe and infrastructure & utility products, in a deal worth £308m.

GED Capital becomes majority shareholder in Comess Group

Private equity group GED Capital has invested in Comess Group S.L. through its fund GED VI Spain, becoming the company’s majority shareholder in the process. Founded in 1988, Comess Group is a restaurant group that

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners exits Futurewhiz to NPM Capital

Los Angeles-based investment firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has sold its stake in education company Futurewhiz to NPM Capital.

Leichtman Capital Partners exits Futurewhiz to NPM Capital

Los Angeles-based investment firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has sold its stake in education company Futurewhiz to NPM Capital.

Gryphon acquires Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning

Middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors has acquired Right Time Heating and Air Conditioning from investor Clairvest Group. Right Time’s management will remain with the company and retain a significant equity stake. Financial terms of

BlackRock lowers expectations on its private equity fund goals

Having only managed to source roughly a third of its $12bn fundraising goal, BlackRock has now set its sights significantly lower. The investment giant now plans to raise between $4bn and $6bn in total over

The week in review: China, EU reach investment deal, NYSE to delist Chinese telecom trio, regulators curb real estate loans

In this round-up, China and the European Union wrap up negotiations on a bilateral investment agreement, the bourse in New York moves to delist three Chinese telecommunication giants, and the Mainland regulators have increased oversight

Asia’s loan market starts New Year on positive note

Asia’s loans bankers are starting the New Year with some optimism that the market will improve after a difficult 2020.

Yidu Tech, Strawbear set to be 2021's first HK listings

A trio of Chinese companies, including healthcare technology provider Yidu Tech and television series producer Strawbear Entertainment Group, kicked off their IPOs in Hong Kong at the end of December as they prepare to be

Asia bond market at full throttle in new year

The Asian dollar bond market reopened with a bang on Monday as six borrowers launched new transactions, with DCM bankers preparing for a busy January.

Kingboard Laminates’ parent offers $101m block

A block sale in the shares of Kingboard Laminates Holdings hit the market on Monday evening as its parent and an affiliate looked to trim their stake in the company.

Ex-JP Morgan banker heads to ExodusPoint Capital

Tao Weng, a former syndicate banker at JP Morgan, has switched to the buy-side and is helming Asia Pacific equity capital markets for hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital Management.

Aksia hires industry veteran as managing director

Aksia has hired investment veteran Chris Thorne as managing director for private equity and real assets research in its London office. Before stepping into his new role, Thorne has clocked up more than 15 years

Madrona Venture closes pair of funds totalling more than $500m

Madrona Venture Group has collected more than $500m across a pair of new funds.

Ardian acquires PRGX Global for $195m

The Paris-based firm offered $7.71 in cash for each share of the private audit and spending analytics provider

Renewable energy investors seek returns in project development

High volumes of capital flowing into the sector are squeezing the returns produced by operating assets

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