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Innovation and ambition have been hallmarks of mergers and acquisitions activity this year, but there are some signs of weakness in private equity
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Before a dam bursts, there are telltale signs. A few drops of water might eke their way through, some ominous creaking could sound, or the once-sturdy walls might look like they’re starting to buckle. Similar indicators are showing in parts of the emerging markets loan market, with more borrowers asking for terms that until now were only seen on investment grade, developed market deals. -
US firm International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has agreed to buy rival Frutarom in a debt-backed $7.1bn transaction, in what will be the second largest ever acquisition of an Israeli company.
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Indomobil Finance Indonesia has returned to the offshore loan market for a new $100m borrowing, according to a banker invited to participate in the deal.
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Kangde Xin Composite Material Group has made its debut in the offshore loan market, launching a $200m three year deal into syndication.
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Chinese telecommunications firm ZTE Corp, which has failed to comply with a covenant on a $450m syndicated loan due in July, has requested lenders to waive the breach, according to bankers close to the situation.
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Chinese company Avic International Leasing has returned to the offshore loan market for a $200m borrowing, according to a banker who has received the invitation.
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