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Distinction in Europe’s corporate bond market is not a bad thing
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Fresenius, the German healthcare company, pushed ahead with a €1bn dual tranche no-grow trade on Monday, despite an issuer in another sector pulling its deal as wider markets plummeted. -
German hospital operator Asklepios Kliniken launched a Schuldschein on Monday with an initial target of €200m. Investors have doubled down on their interest in pharmaceutical firms this year and throughout the pandemic, prompting a substantial increase in the market’s exposure to the sector.
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Ericsson, the Swedish telecoms infrastructure manufacturer, has agreed to buy US connectivity company Cradlepoint for $1.1bn using cash on hand, as corporate bankers say cash-rich companies are less inclined to visit debt markets to fund acquisitions after months of frantic debt raising.
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The release of thousands of leaked documents over the weekend that implicated major banks in money laundering and sanctions violations has sent a shudder through capital markets. Lenders say they will likely increase due diligence to make sure they are not exposed to further revelations.
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Country Garden Holdings Co saw its dollar bond prices spike on Friday following a ratings upgrade from Moody’s — a move that is set to allow the property developer expand its investor base and lower its funding costs.
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Global investment firm Pimco has hired a new portfolio manager and managing director, who will serve as head of private credit in Europe. With this hire, Pimco is looking to bolster its special situations business in Europe.
