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Firmenich, the Swiss fragrances company, reopened Europe’s corporate hybrid market on Wednesday, as similar deals lined up from companies including Dutch utility Tennet. -
RAG Stiftung has sold half of its stake in Stadler Rail, the train manufacturing company that floated on the SIX Swiss Exchange last year.
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Hong Kong property company Hysan Development Co returned to the bond market on Tuesday, raising $400m in spite of the political turbulence that has rocked the special administrative region.
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A private equity investor has raised W344bn ($278.6m) from selling shares in South Korean company Celltrion Healthcare, said a source familiar with the matter.
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Firmenich, a Swiss fragrance and flavour company, will this week become the first hybrid bond issuer since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe, in a deal that will be closely watched by the market.
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Chinese internet giants JD.com and NetEase are targeting mid-June to launch their respective Hong Kong listings, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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A series of comeback trades has established firm demand for every debt class in the bank bond market. With credit spreads moving another leg tighter this week, issuers must now consider whether they have a precious opportunity to wheel out their riskiest transactions with the coronavirus pandemic still threatening society and capital markets. Tyler Davies reports.
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European banks are expected to hit the dollar market in force over the coming weeks as they look to take advantage of an extended rally in spreads.
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A supranational and a Nordic bank paid rare visits to the Swiss franc market this week. The North American Development Bank (NADB) printed its first deal in two years — its second green bond — while Nordea returned after a five year absence.
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New York Stock Exchange-listed online gaming company Sea tapped equity-linked bond investors for $1bn this week, following a surge in its share price after it reported strong first quarter earnings.
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ABN Amro has ended a three week hiatus in the euro non-preferred senior market, launching a new deal on the back of a strong rally for bank credit spreads.
