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The European high yield market has not only notched up record issuance this year, but has also become notably broader by sector and geographically — even now taking in an increasing range of emerging market issuers, writes Stefanie Linhardt.
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Private equity firm KKR is set to expand its presence in the European credit market by buying Avoca Capital, a credit investment manager based in Ireland, in the hope of picking up corporate clients left by banks less willing to lend.
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The Dominican Republic proved that demand was strong even for lower-rated issuers, attracting $1.75bn of demand for a new bond of $500m — the maximum it was approved to sell by its congress.
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BlueBay Asset Management has launched a total return credit fund skewed to high yield bonds. It aims to return 5%-10% a year and also invests in loans, emerging market debt and convertible bonds.
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Rhiag is back with a different high yield bond. The Italian car parts distributor wants to sell €415m of senior secured fixed and floating rate notes to support its acquisition by Apax Partners.
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Domestic & General, the UK household appliance insurance company, has sold a £500m high yield bond to finance its takeover by CVC. It found strong demand for the deal, which came in tight and traded up.
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Gamesa, a Spanish maker of wind turbines and wind farm operator, is contemplating a high yield bond issue, EuroWeek understands.
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HeidelbergCement sold a €300m bond with its lowest ever coupon and yield on Monday. The double-B rated German repeat issuer raised €300m of seven year bonds with a yield of 3.375%.
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Noreco, or Norwegian Energy Co, has announced plans to restructure its bonds and raise new equity in a private placement. Holders of its Nkr3.1bn (€383m) of bonds would not lose out on face value under the plans, but would receive less interest and longer maturities.