Anna Devine
The insurance specialist has closed fundraising for its private debt strategy after attracting subscriptions of more than $400 million.
The financing is the first UK deal for the insurance giant MetLife and the US-based Greystar Real Estate, and was arranged by real estate debt specialist Laxfield Capital.
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In a first for the Indian private debt market, domestic investors will be invited to invest in a structured debt fund.
The Nasdaq-listed vehicle of Golub Capital has priced a $400 million twelve year CLO.
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Buyout firm CVC is seeking a dividend payment alongside and amend-and-extend of existing debt used to back its acquisition of Sweden-based tool distributor Ahlsell.
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The France-headquartered investment specialist has provided a £40 million unitranche facility to UK food retailer EAT to fund domestic and international expansion.
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The financing for renewable energy group Gevo includes the option to exchange the term loan for convertible debentures.
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The French chemical company and majority shareholder Ardian has completed a €310m refinancing via a high yield bond issue.
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Listed newspaper group Johnston Press is using both the public and private markets to refinance existing debt.
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The London-based alternative lender has hired John Jenkins, former chief executive of GE Capital in the UK, to build and run its origination platform.