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Mitsubishi Corporation: Launch of Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

TOKYO, May 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the launch of Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P. (the Fund), which is managed by Marunouchi Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. (MIP), a company jointly established by MC, MUFG Bank Ltd. (MUBK) and Pavilion Private Equity Co., Ltd. (PPE).

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  • TOKYO, May 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the launch of Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P. (the Fund), which is managed by Marunouchi Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. (MIP), a company jointly established by MC, MUFG Bank Ltd. (MUBK) and Pavilion Private Equity Co., Ltd. (PPE).
  • The Fund will invest primarily in companies dedicated to decarbonization through the development of climate tech.
  • With more funding crucial to meeting those expectations, the demand for climate tech investments is likely to grow over the medium to long term.
  • With the Fund prioritizing investments aimed at spurring growth in companies dedicated to climate tech solutions, MC and MIP shall leverage this opportunity to help commercialize, scale up and rollout those entities' cutting-edge technologies.

MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Amends and Extends Its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has amended and extended its senior secured, multi-currency, revolving credit facility (the “Facility”).

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  • NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has amended and extended its senior secured, multi-currency, revolving credit facility (the “Facility”).
  • Lender commitments under the Facility will remain $1.705 billion until December 22, 2024 and will decrease to $1.550 billion thereafter.
  • The final maturity date under the Facility was extended by over two years from December 22, 2025 to April 19, 2028.
  • “We are pleased to announce the extension of our revolving credit facility which enhances our liquidity position,” said Mr. Tanner Powell, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

SASOL SECURES CIRCA USD3 BILLION FIVE-YEAR TERM LOAN AND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

JOHANNESBURG, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol has refinanced its existing banking facilities, due to mature in calendar year 2024, into a new banking facility totaling USD2 969 million.

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  • JOHANNESBURG, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol has refinanced its existing banking facilities, due to mature in calendar year 2024, into a new banking facility totaling USD2 969 million.
  • The new banking facility comprises of a USD1 987 million revolving credit facility and a USD982 million term loan facility, both with a five-year maturity, and with two extension options of one year each.
  • This transaction was launched with a targeted facility size of USD2 500 million, which was subsequently increased to USD2 969 million on the basis of notable oversubscription.
  • The Joint Global Coordinators each pre-committed to the transaction, and invited banks to commit on one of five ticket levels, with the following titles:

ACAMS APAC Conference Offers Plan to Fight Evolving Financial-Crime Threats in Asia

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.
  • In addition to networking with their peers, attendees will have the opportunity to pose compliance questions to representatives of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), Singapore Police Force, U.S.
  • “Anti-financial crime professionals throughout Asia are grappling with growing regulatory requirements and emerging illicit-finance threats that continue to reshape how AFC compliance is conducted,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
  • Members of the media in Singapore who wish to attend the conference in person, can register by sending an email request to [email protected] with their full name and the organization they represent.

AMNS Luxembourg Holding S.A. signs $5 billion loan agreement with consortium of Japanese banks

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Friday, March 31, 2023

ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) today announces that AMNS Luxembourg Holding S.A., the parent company of AM/NS India, the Company’s 60/40 steelmaking joint venture with Nippon Steel Corporation in India, has entered into a $5 billion loan agreement (‘JBIC co-financing loan’) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (‘JBIC’), MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Bank Europe N.V..

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  • ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) today announces that AMNS Luxembourg Holding S.A., the parent company of AM/NS India, the Company’s 60/40 steelmaking joint venture with Nippon Steel Corporation in India, has entered into a $5 billion loan agreement (‘JBIC co-financing loan’) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (‘JBIC’), MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Bank Europe N.V..
  • The proceeds obtained through the JBIC co-financing loan will be used to finance the expansion of AM/NS India’s annual steelmaking capacity at its Hazira plant from 9 million tonnes to 15 million tonnes.
  • In addition to the primary steelmaking capacity expansion, the project includes the development of downstream rolling and finishing facilities that will enhance AM/NS India’s ability to produce value-added steels for sectors including defence, automotive and infrastructure.
  • The expansion project, which started in October last year upon receipt of environment permitting, will create more than 60,000 jobs.

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter, while fiscal year 2022 consisted of 52 weeks.

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  • Fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter, while fiscal year 2022 consisted of 52 weeks.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $1.34 compared to $0.76 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $2.04 for the quarter compared to $1.50 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 55.3 million shares from 57.4 million during the prior year quarter.

Phoenix Tower International recognized for the "Latin American Loan of the Year" by 2022 IFR Awards

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Tower International ("PTI") was proud to be recognized for the "Latin American Loan of the Year" by 2022 IFR Awards, for its $2 billion cross-border syndicated loan transaction.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Tower International ("PTI") was proud to be recognized for the "Latin American Loan of the Year" by 2022 IFR Awards, for its $2 billion cross-border syndicated loan transaction.
  • IFR (International Financing Review), is a leading source of fixed income, capital markets and investment banking news and analysis.
  • The transaction covers 14 of PTI's jurisdictions across Latin America, the Caribbean and United States.
  • According to IFR, the transaction was the largest syndicated loan in Latin America for 2022.

NextDecade Clarifies Recent News Articles about its Financial Advisors

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Following recent news articles about its financial advisors, NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) is clarifying the following:

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  • Following recent news articles about its financial advisors, NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) is clarifying the following:
    Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. has been NextDecade’s financial advisor since the second quarter of 2017;
    MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG) has been NextDecade’s financial advisor since the first quarter of 2022; and
    Societe Generale (SocGen) has not been NextDecade’s financial advisor since the first quarter of 2022.

MUFG Bank, Ltd.: Notice Regarding Changes of Representatives of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MUFG Bank announced the following change in Representatives of the Board of Directors decided today.

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MUFG Bank announced the following change in Representatives of the Board of Directors decided today.
Change of Representatives of the Board of Directors due to regular changes in corporate executives.
(1) Effective as of June 28, 2023

Leeward Renewable Energy Closes Financing for Horizon Solar Project

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The financing for the Horizon solar facility is an extension of LRE’s previously announced financing for its Big Plain and Oak Trail solar projects .

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  • The financing for the Horizon solar facility is an extension of LRE’s previously announced financing for its Big Plain and Oak Trail solar projects .
  • It further expands the Company’s generation of renewable energy capacity and marks another significant milestone in a growing portfolio of solar facilities.
  • This will be LRE’s fifth solar project in the country and the second solar project in Texas, after Barilla Solar in Reeves County.
  • “This project is another important step toward making solar power ever more affordable and accessible, thereby facilitating the much-needed transition to renewable energy sources.”
    Samantha Buechner, Director for Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, shared, “We’re pleased to provide tax equity financing for the Horizon Solar facility as Leeward continues to expand its solar portfolio.