Giant Interactive moves to next level on $850m LBO financing

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Giant Interactive moves to next level on $850m LBO financing

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Giant Investment pushed the play button on its fundraising this week, launching an $850m loan on Wednesday to back the going-private of New York-listed online game developer Giant Interactive. The deal will shine a light on the comfort level of lenders for gaming credits — and if all goes well it is likely to set a precedent for other names to follow, writes Rashmi Kumar.

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