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Clarivate completes cash tender offer for debt securities

Clarivate Plc has announced the final results of its previously announced cash tender offers for certain of its outstanding debt securities. The offer has now e…

12 Nov 2026
M&ASIGNED

BC Partners to Acquire Investcorp BDC at Discount to Net Asset Value

BC Partners has agreed to acquire Investcorp Credit Management BDC through its listed investment vehicle BCP Investment Corporation. The transaction values the …

12 Nov 2026
LevFinSIGNED

BBVA Places EUR 1 Billion Contingent Convertible Bond Issue

BBVA has placed a contingent convertible bond issue, comprising CoCos or AT1 instruments, amounting to 1,000 million euros. The offering is designed to reinforc…

€1.0Bn11 Nov 2026
M&ABREAKING

Santander Improves Share Exchange Ratio in Offer for Minority Stake in Banco Santander Brasil

Banco Santander has improved its exchange offer to acquire the remaining shares of its Brazilian subsidiary that it does not already own. The revised terms offe…

12 Nov 2026
M&ASIGNED

Ares Capital to acquire MidCap Financial from Apollo in cash-and-stock deal

Ares Capital has agreed to acquire Apollo Global Management's MidCap Financial Investment Corporation in a $2.6bn cash-and-stock transaction. The deal extends c…

$2.6Bn28 Oct 2026
LBORUMOURED

CD&R and GTCR Explore Take-Private of Global Payments

Clayton Dubilier & Rice has teamed up with GTCR to pursue a take-private of Global Payments. The target has an enterprise value of approximately $40bn, and disc…

$40.0Bn2 Nov 2026
M&ASIGNED

A Worldwide acquires Fides Auditores to expand in Spain

A Worldwide has acquired Fides Auditores to strengthen its presence in the Spanish middle market. The integration adds a team of 50 professionals and approximat…

11 Nov 2026
LevFinCLOSED

Castleton Commodities International Completes Renewal and Expansion of Credit Facilities

Castleton Commodities International LLC has successfully renewed and expanded two credit facilities totaling $2.4 billion, increasing the total from $2.1 billio…

$2.4Bn11 Nov 2026
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Vanguard Raises $4 Billion in Private Debt to Finance Altruist Acquisition

Vanguard Group has raised approximately $4 billion through the private placement debt market to finance its acquisition of digital wealth management platform Al…

$4.0Bn11 Nov 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

BBVA sells €1bn of AT1 CoCos at 6.5% to pre-fund 2027

BBVA has sold €1 billion of contingent convertible bonds (CoCos, Additional Tier 1 capital) with a 6.5% coupon, bringing forward part of its 2027 funding. Inves…

€1.0Bn10 Nov 2026
M&ABREAKING

UniCredit set to seal Commerzbank takeover this month

Italian lender UniCredit is preparing to finalize its takeover of German target Commerzbank during the current month. Following the transaction, the bank plans …

9 Nov 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Credit Agricole pitches merger of Italian business with Banco BPM

French lender Crédit Agricole has proposed a merger of its Italian business with Banco BPM. The transaction aims to create Italy's third-largest bank.

9 Nov 2026
ECMRUMOURED

Monzo Explores Fundraising at £7.5bn Valuation as Private Equity Talks Stall

Monzo is exploring a fundraising round at a £7.5bn valuation after private equity talks stalled. The lender had previously shifted focus to buyout groups after …

5 Nov 2026
ECMSIGNED

Seaya co-leads EUR 71 million funding round for German fintech Pliant

Seaya has co-led a EUR 71 million funding round for German fintech Pliant through its new technology mega-fund Nova. The capital injection will support Pliant's…

€71M5 Nov 2026
M&ACLOSED

Marsh Acquires AltamarCAM to Expand Private Equity Assets

Marsh has completed the acquisition of AltamarCAM, increasing its private equity assets under management to 66.6 billion euros. José Luis Molina, co-founder and…

4 Nov 2026
ECMCLOSED

Revolut Completes Employee Share Sale Valuing Company at EUR 102 Billion

Financial company Revolut has closed another employee share sale that elevates its valuation to EUR 102 billion. The firm is offering shares to its workforce wh…

€102.0Bn4 Nov 2026
ECMSIGNED

Tetragon Financial Group Announces $50 Million Tender Offer for Non-Voting Shares

Tetragon Financial Group Limited has announced the commencement of a tender offer to purchase a portion of its outstanding non-voting shares for a maximum aggre…

4 Nov 2026
M&ACLOSED

Lazard Completes Acquisition of Campbell Lutyens

Lazard, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Campbell Lutyens. Alongside the completion, the firm launched Lazard CL as a private capital adv…

2 Nov 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Sabadell Negotiates Renewal of Health Alliance with Sanitas

Banco Sabadell is in talks with Sanitas to renew their health insurance partnership as the current agreement expires this year. The bank maintains an 18-year in…

1 Nov 2026
ECMPUBLISHED

Fintech OPay Raises $304 Million Ahead of NYSE Debut

Fintech company OPay has raised $304 million ahead of its anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The transaction is detailed in pre-market trading fl…

$304M30 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Monte dei Paschi Investors Reject CEO’s Takeover Defense Strategy

Investors in Monte dei Paschi overwhelmingly voted against the CEO's defensive acquisitions of Banca Generali and Banco BPM. The move comes as the bank attempts…

€35.0Bn29 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Mapfre Advances in Acquisition of Safety Insurance

Mapfre reported a net profit of 924.3 million euros for the first nine months of the year, representing an 11.5% increase despite the impact of a Colombian eart…

28 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

Covalent Equity Partners Acquires Stake in AML Analytics

Covalent Equity Partners has made a growth investment in AML Analytics, a global benchmark in financial crime defense testing. The funding aims to accelerate AI…

28 Oct 2026
ECMCLOSED

European Rescue Fund Issues First Digital Bond on ECB Platform

The European rescue fund has issued its first digital bond on the ECB's Pontes platform. The 1 billion euro issuance is managed on blockchain and settled using …

€1.0Bn27 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

ING and CaixaBank Compete for Cetelem in Final Bidding Stage

ING and CaixaBank are competing in the final stage of the sale process for Cetelem. BNP Paribas is aiming to secure 1 billion euros from the financial services …

€1.0Bn27 Oct 2026
ECMCLOSED

Inveready Raises 20 Million Euros in Initial Closing of First Search Fund

Inveready has raised 20 million euros in the initial closing of its first search fund dedicated to private equity. The firm aims to reach a total invested volum…

€20M26 Oct 2026
ECMCLOSED

Inveready Closes €20 Million Search Fund Vehicle

Spanish asset manager Inveready has closed its Inveready Searchers I FCRE search fund vehicle after raising 20 million euros in a single month. This marks the B…

26 Oct 2026
ECMCLOSED

Seaya Raises 600 Million Euros in First Close of Nova Technology Fund

Venture capital firm Seaya has raised 600 million euros in the first closing of its technology super-fund, Nova. The vehicle targets investments in technology s…

€600M24 Oct 2026
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Tradewind Finance Provides 2 Million Euro Export Factoring Facility to Eldohm

Tradewind Finance has issued a 2 million euro export factoring facility to German company Eldohm to support its international expansion. The structured financin…

€2M23 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Visa in Talks to Acquire Fireblocks

Visa is in active discussions to acquire Fireblocks for approximately $2.5bn. The potential transaction would involve the credit card giant taking over the digi…

$2.5Bn22 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Pérez-Llorca Hires Alantra to Raise €100 Million in Debt

Law firm Pérez-Llorca has engaged investment bank Alantra to raise €100 million in debt. The funds will be used to repay existing debt and finance growth in Ibe…

€100M22 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Blackstone and Warburg explore sale of IntraFi valued at over $10 billion

Blackstone and Warburg are exploring a sale of IntraFi, with a potential valuation exceeding $10 billion, according to sources.

$10.0Bn21 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryPUBLISHED

Greenberg Traurig Advises Volkswagen Leasing on MXN 2.5B Long-Term Debt Certificate Issuance

Greenberg Traurig's Mexico office has advised Volkswagen Leasing on the issuance of MXN 2.5 billion in long-term debt certificates. The certificates carry an un…

€2.5Bn20 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

A&G and Aurica's US platform makes first two acquisitions

The joint venture formed by private bank A&G and venture capital firm Aurica in the US has completed its first two acquisitions. The venture, established in ear…

19 Oct 2026
ECMSIGNED

Listings in south-east Asia gain momentum with $1bn IPO

The owner of digital wallet GCash is set to start trading in south-east Asia, marking the region's biggest debut this year with a $1 billion IPO. This signals g…

$1.0Bn18 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

Perella Weinberg's M&A Advisory Sale Talks Collapse

Boutique advisory firm Perella Weinberg was reportedly close to being sold to Piper Sandler. However, the deal did not materialize as the firm's own bankers ult…

18 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Tresmares Finances Laboral Group for Inorganic Growth Strategy

Tresmares has provided financing to Laboral Group to support its inorganic growth strategy. This funding is part of Tresmares' primary financing strategy, indic…

18 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

CDTI Innovación commits €100 million to Portobello Capital V

CDTI Innovación, through its Innvierte initiative, has committed €100 million to Portobello Capital V. This commitment is part of Spain's venture capital ecosys…

€100M16 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Unicaja Negotiates Final Details for WiZink Acquisition

Unicaja is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire WiZink, with the Bank of Spain's approval for managing revolving credits in litigation, which are excl…

16 Oct 2026
M&APUBLISHED

Santander Prioritizes Webster Integration Over New US Acquisitions

Santander's executive chairman, Botín, stated that while new acquisitions in the US are not ruled out, the priority is the integration of Webster. He emphasized…

15 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryCLOSED

Equitable Bank completes successful issuance of €500 million of covered bonds, furthering diversification of the bank's funding

Equitable Bank has successfully issued €500 million (CAD $797 million) of covered bonds. This issuance aims to further diversify the bank's funding sources.

€500M15 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

Verlingue strengthens international offering with Portugal joining Worldwide Broker Network

Insurance broker Verlingue is expanding its international reach as Verlingue Portugal becomes a member of the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN). This move enhances…

15 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryCLOSED

Stand Raises $70 Million Series C at $1 Billion Valuation to Make the World's Homes Resilient Against Natural Disasters

Stand has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1 billion. This brings their total raised capital to $130 million, with the co…

$70M15 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Nauta Launches Sixth Start-up Fund Targeting 200 Million Euros with SEPI Digital Backing

Nauta Capital has launched its sixth venture capital fund, aiming to raise 200 million euros. The fund has secured initial commitments of 60 million euros and h…

€200M15 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryPUBLISHED

Mediolanum Asset Management Aims for 70% Growth in Spain by 2030

Mediolanum Asset Management plans to increase its assets under management in Spain by 70% to reach €10 billion by 2030. The Italian asset manager is focused on …

€10.0Bn15 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

EQT to acquire Stockbridge, accelerating EQT Real Estate's evolution into a thematically diversified platform

EQT is set to acquire Stockbridge, a prominent U.S. real estate investment manager with approximately USD 16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management…

15 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryPUBLISHED

Private credit funds target English football clubs with player-backed loans

Private credit funds are planning to offer loans to English football clubs, secured against receivables from future player sales. This novel financing approach …

15 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

Kraken Owner to Acquire Lithuanian Bank Saldo

San Francisco-based Payward, the owner of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is set to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank. This move signifies Kraken's ambition to exp…

14 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Permira Considers $3.5 Billion Sale of Octo to London Stock Exchange Group

Permira is reportedly considering the sale of its portfolio company Octo for approximately $3.5 billion to the London Stock Exchange Group. Meanwhile, sharehold…

$3.5Bn14 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

YeePay Obtains E-Money License from De Nederlandsche Bank, Strengthening European Payment Network

YeePay has officially received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands. This license…

14 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisoryCLOSED

ID Finance closes 545 million financing round led by international investors

ID Finance has successfully closed a financing round amounting to 545 million, with the investment led by international investors. This significant capital inje…

€545M13 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Government modifies ICO statutes urgently to adapt to Spain Crece fund

The Spanish government has urgently modified the statutes of the ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial) to align them with the Spain Crece fund. The new regulations…

13 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

London Stock Exchange owner in talks to buy credit specialist Octus

The owner of the London Stock Exchange is reportedly in discussions to acquire Octus, a credit specialist. The potential deal with private equity firm Permira c…

$3.5Bn13 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

BPCE Increases Stake in Banco Sabadell via Financial Derivatives

French financial group BPCE has acquired a 4.16% stake in Banco Sabadell using financial derivatives. This move contributes to BPCE's overall 7% position in the…

13 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Kholo Capital Provides €17 Million Mezzanine Debt to DCC Holdings

Kholo Capital has provided R275 million (approximately US$17 million) in mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings. The financing will be used to refinance existin…

$17M13 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Bybit Launches Stocks Trading, Offering Access to Over 1,000 U.S. Equities

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the launch of its stocks trading service, providing eligible global users with access to more than 1,000 U.S. stocks…

12 Oct 2026
M&ASIGNED

Nuvion Partners with EbonyLife Place London to Support Africa's Creative Economy

Nuvion, an AI-powered global bank for businesses, has partnered with EbonyLife Place London to support Africa's creative economy. This collaboration aims to bri…

12 Oct 2026
M&ARUMOURED

Sabadell Bank Eyes French Alliance, No Takeover Premium Expected

Banco Sabadell is reportedly exploring an alliance with a French banking group, with analysts suggesting this move could improve its profitability. The bank's v…

11 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Scranton Returns to Profitability and Refinances All Debt Thanks to Grifols' Improvement

Scranton has returned to profitability due to the improved performance of Grifols and has successfully refinanced all of its debt. In 2025, the division had rev…

11 Oct 2026
Debt AdvisorySIGNED

Mothium Secures €1 Million Funding Round with Arcano Partners and Fundalogy

Mothium has successfully closed a funding round of €1 million, with participation from Arcano Partners and Fundalogy. The company operates within the venture ca…

€1M9 Oct 2026
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