Ruling shields the Vale-BHP Billiton joint venture from debt claims in the US and Brazil
Category: Daily Brief
Brazil, BNDES pocket $2 bln for Vale debentures
Federal government and national development bank offload the mining company’s debt in the secondary market
Smart Fit, Sports World study merger in Mexico
Brazilian and Mexican fitness chains could create a new company with 230 gyms in several states
DESA wraps up restructuring
Argentine energy investor refinances $624 mln in bonds and loans
Ânima approves debt sale for Laureate buy
Brazilian for-profit education company plans to issue $438 mln in debentures to finance its acquisition of the US group’s local assets
Davivienda sizes up new perps
Colombian bank says it could raise up to $700 mln in dollar-denominated perpetual notes
IFC funds SME loans in Brazil
US-based multilateral lender arranges $400 mln in financing for Banco Daycoval to increase lending to women-owned businesses
Ecuador bond prices leap up after elections
Investors express relief but voice concern over Lasso’s ability to face down opposition in the National Assembly
Quiñenco increases stake in shipping company
Chilean conglomerate pays $149 mln at auction for an additional 4.5% of CSAV
GNB Sudameris issues new debt for bond buyback
Colombian bank sells $400 mln in 2031 notes and plans to repurchase all $250 mln in 2022 bonds