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Swiss commodities firm has deleveraged thanks to elevated free cash flow
Innovation and ambition have been hallmarks of mergers and acquisitions activity this year, but there are some signs of weakness in private equity
Leveraged loans in stressed sectors like software carry refinancing risk
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Virginia-based GTT Communications launched a €1.7bn-equivalent package of leveraged loans this week, the first leg of funding for the acquisition of UK peer Interoute. The credits are well known, bankers said, but European investors have become more circumspect after overcoming a recent bout of volatility. -
M&G Investments has announced the public launch of a private debt fund that aims to achieve a positive social or environmental impact, while giving investors a return higher than that of public bonds. Meanwhile, a survey suggests funds of this kind make good returns.
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Hanover has become the first city to offer a green Schuldschein.
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After an unthrilling first quarter of 2018 for the Schuldschein market, analysts at two Landesbanks have issued pessimistic forecasts for this year’s deal flow and volume.
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Commodities trader Gunvor Singapore is back for its annual refinancing, attracting commitments from 13 banks even before the $800m loan was launched into general syndication.
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Sri Lanka has sent out a request for proposals for an up to $1bn-equivalent offshore loan, which can be denominated in dollars, Japanese yen or euros.
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