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The Series 1 Filp Master Trust 1st SPC asset-backed securities issue collateralised a pool of public sector loans. Conducted in February, it was the first transaction in what promises to be a vibrant new form of securitisation in Japan.
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US corporate Wal-Mart became the first retailer to tap the Samurai bond market in almost 30 years last July. With its AA credit rating it provided much-needed high-grade corporate diversification in a difficult environment. Local investor interest was strong, pricing was tight and coupons on the tranches were appealing.
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Seven Bank’s debut listing was the nation's largest IPO last year. Because of the bank’s unique business model, its shares have outperformed the Japanese stock market since, impressive at a time when most bank shares have sunk amid the climate of investor fear.
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Yamada Denki became the first firm in Japan to use a convertible bond to conduct a recapitalisation and share buy-back. The February offering, which has since been emulated, helped to lower company costs while creating value for existing shareholders in turbulent times.
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Takeda Pharma’s acquisition of drugs-maker Millennium last May cemented it as a global force in pharmaceuticals. The deal offered a number of synergies and represented the pinnacle of a Japanese market trend.
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The strategically important sale of Singapore’s three generation plants started with the competitive auction of Tuas Power. The valuation needed to be on the mark, since it would set the benchmark for the two privatisations to come.