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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
Leveraged loans in stressed sectors like software carry refinancing risk
Ferrero International markets €300m deal
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Virgin Media Ireland’s debut standalone leveraged loan has seen some resistance from lenders, and the company has conceded changes to the documentation, limiting its flexible to layer in additional senior debt. With commitments due on Thursday, it looks set to land at the wide end of the 325bp-350bp talk. -
Valeo Foods, the Irish ambient food business, is looking to raise nearly €1.2bn-equivalent of loans to finance its secondary buyout by Bain Capital from previous sponsor CapVest Partners.
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Naturgy Energy, the Spanish gas and electricity utility, has doubled the size of its revolving credit facility in an amend and extend exercise, the latest demonstration that the balance of power in the loan market remains firmly on the side of the borrowers.
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Austrian packaging firm Constantia Flexibles has launched a €150m ESG-linked Schuldschein.
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In an innovative step for the Schuldschein market, German filter maker Mann+Hummel is marketing a deal that is both green and sustainability-linked. Several sources have said this could prompt more issuers to use this type of hybrid structure.
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UK listed construction firm Breedon has launched a private placement deal, according to market sources, making it one of the first UK companies to hit the market this year.
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