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Uzbekistan mandates for innovative dual currency SDG offering

The Republic of Uzbekistan is seeking to capitalise on a successful dual currency bond it sold just months ago, by returning to the bond market to sell a dollar and Uzbek som-denominated bond that also

Investor engagement policy sees France through 30 year deal

France stuck to its approach of engaging with investors during bookbuilding to persuade them not to inflate orders for its second syndication in a row this week, when the sovereign brought a new 30 year

ECB strategy review takes light touch approach with symmetric inflation target

The European Central Bank announced the results of its strategic policy review on Thursday, some two months ahead of schedule. The changes to its monetary policy were reminiscent of a watered down version of those

Food delivery start-up Zomato readies $1.3bn India IPO

Indian unicorn Zomato, a food delivery service, has set the final terms for its up to Rp98.9bn ($1.32bn) IPO.

LinkDoc Tech pulls $211m Nasdaq IPO

LinkDoc Technology, a cancer-focused medical data company, has shelved its US IPO just hours before pricing, as Chinese technology stocks recoil from Beijing’s clampdown on overseas listings.

Novem Group navigates tricky IPO market

Novem Group, the German car parts supplier, is targeting a valuation of up to €830m in ts IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, it revealed on Thursday.

Citi snags senior insurance banker from Barclays

Mike Lamb, a senior investment banker covering the insurance sector, has left Barclays to join Citi in a chairman role in London.

Direct listings offer IPO alternative following Wise success

Shares in Wise, the UK fintech group, had traded up more than 18% by Thursday compared to the price at which it completed the first ever direct listing by a technology unicorn on the London

Morrison bid sparks M&A trolley dash

With private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions hitting record levels in Europe, bankers have their tails up as they jostle for the most lucrative fee opportunities, writes David Rothnie.

Graphite Capital sells U-Pol for £428m

Trade sale generates return of 4.5 times Graphite’s investment

Aliante collects €160m to support four portfolio companies

Secondary firm Pomona Capital led a preferred equity investment that will provide the Italian private-equity firm with capital to continue supporting four companies it owns

Graphite Capital to exit U-POL for a second time at 4.5x return

UK buyout house Graphite Capital has scored a 4.5x return in its second successful sale of car refinishing product manufacturer U-POL. The post Graphite Capital to exit U-POL for a second time at 4.5x return first

Shamrock Capital follows last month’s $1bn fundraise by closing debut debt vehicle

Shamrock Capital has followed last month's $1bn raise for a new buyout and growth vehicle with the final close of its debut debt opportunities fund. The post Shamrock Capital follows last month’s $1bn fundraise by

Stirling Square acquires Sustainable Agro Solutions

Stirling Square Capital Partners has acquired Spain-based agricultural biostimulants producer Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS).

How Revival Healthcare turned belief in a brand new niche into a $500m sophomore fund

The already intensely heated pharmaceutical and medical investment market has grown even more competitive over the past year thanks to rising interest amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Consolidation within the market has also seen the bar

Graphite Capital sells U-Pol in £428m trade sale

Graphite Capital has sold its stake in automotive repair and refinishing products business U-Pol to US-based Axalta Coating Systems, marking the second time the GP has invested in and exited the company.

Dyal buys into Phoenix Suns at $1.55bn valuation as team begins first NBA finals since 1993

Dyal Capital Partners has agreed to buy a 5% stake in the Phoenix Suns NBA team to value it at $1.55bn. The post Dyal buys into Phoenix Suns at $1.55bn valuation as team begins first

Towerbrook clinches Bruneau auction – report

Private equity house Towerbrook is set to acquire French online office supplies retailer Bruneau from Equistone, according to a local press report.

Acon Investments seals two deals in a day, including Conexão exit after five-fold growth in three years

Washington DC-based private equity house Acon Investments has revealed its exit of Conexão Group and buyout of Formación Alcalá on the same day. The post Acon Investments seals two deals in a day, including Conexão

French buyout market continues strong rebound in H1

France saw an unprecedented amount of buyout dealflow in the first half of 2021, with aggregate value in particular setting a clear record, according to Unquote Data.

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