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Bahrain plans to raise debt in capital markets over the next year, and bankers believe it should get a positive response from the market as the country is expected to continue recovering from a period of economic instability. -
The first two big acquisition loans of the year in Europe, for Amer Sports and Ahlsell, have both been subject to pushback from investors on some of the most borrower-friendly terms in their original security packages. That has set a standard for new deals, now markets have recovered much of the ground they lost in the fourth quarter.
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The Netherlands' Sif Holding, which makes foundations for offshore platforms, has signed a €350m syndicated bank facility, adding green language to its loan documentation.
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A dismal start to the year for EMEA syndicated lending volume is expected to continue throughout the quarter, as borrowers remain worried about allocating capital to investment amid a wave of uncertainty.
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Macroeconomic conditions have converged to create a strong market for new investment grade corporate bond issues in Europe, with a more dovish US Federal Reserve, a potential delay to Brexit, and signs of progress in the US-China trade discussions prompting investors to turn risk-on.
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China’s Hefei Guoxuan High-Tech Power Energy is back in the offshore loan market, seeking a smaller deal with a juicier price after cancelling its debut international borrowing last year.
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