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Loans bankers in Asia are keeping a close eye on South Korea, amid strong expectations for an increase in deals over the next two months. But while borrowers elsewhere are reaping the benefits of falling margins, Korean companies should be prepared to pay higher prices if they want to catch lenders’ attention, writes Rashmi Kumar.
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Chinatrust Commercial Bank and First Gulf Bank have joined as mandated lead arrangers on BFI Finance Indonesia’s $75m three year loan, after committing $15m. At least 10 other lenders are also considering joining the transaction at different levels, said bankers.
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Institutional investor demand in Europe is driving a rise in the volume and number of term loan ‘B’s, with US dollars now the currency of choice. Term loan ‘A’ deals, meanwhile, are stagnating.
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SMCP, the French high end fashion retailer, will finance its LBO with high yield bonds. A transaction is being finalised and will come to market in June, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
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Integrated Dental Holdings, the UK corporate dental business, has sold its £400m high yield bond. All three tranches were priced at the tight end of guidance on Wednesday.