Latham & Watkins Advises on CaoCao’s HK$1.85B Hong Kong IPO
Latham & Watkins Advises on CaoCao’s HK$1.85B Hong Kong IPO. Latham & Watkins has advised the joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with CaoCao Inc.’s successful listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. CaoCao, a prominent ride-hailing platform in China, was originally developed by Geely Group, the well-known automotive company behind brands like Volvo and […]
Morgan Lewis Advises on Kyrgyzstan’s Debut $700M Sovereign Bond
Morgan Lewis Advises on Kyrgyzstan’s Debut $700M Sovereign Bond. The Kyrgyz Republic has completed its inaugural sovereign bond issuance, raising $700 million and marking its entry into the global capital markets. Morgan Lewis acted as English and U.S. legal counsel to the government in connection with the transaction. This transaction represents a significant milestone for […]
DLA Piper Advises Cantor Fitzgerald on $300M Wen Acquisition SPAC IPO
DLA Piper Advises Cantor Fitzgerald on $300M Wen Acquisition SPAC IPO. Global law firm DLA Piper represented Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as sole book-running manager in the successful $300.15 million initial public offering (IPO) of Wen Acquisition Corp., a newly formed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Wen Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company established […]
DLA Piper Advises Cantor Fitzgerald on $253M IPO for Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III
DLA Piper Advises Cantor Fitzgerald on $253M IPO for Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III. DLA Piper has advised Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as the sole book-running manager in the successful US$253 million initial public offering (IPO) of Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III was formed […]
BNP Paribas Surges, UBS Struggles Amid Challenges
BNP Paribas Surges While UBS Struggles Amid Regulatory Concerns: A Stark Contrast in Banking Results. Shares of BNP Paribas soared following a strong fourth-quarter performance, with net income climbing 15.7% to €2.32 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Meanwhile, UBS saw a notable drop in its stock after missing earnings forecasts, with CEO Sergio Ermotti warning about […]
White & Case Advises €750M Notes Issuance for PKO Bank Polski S.A
White & Case Advises €750M Notes Issuance for PKO Bank Polski S.A. White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners for the issuance of €750 million in 3.375% senior preferred notes, set to mature in 2028, by PKO Bank Polski S.A.. This transaction is a significant part of the bank’s €4 billion Euro Medium […]
Latham & Watkins Guides Major IPO for WeRide, Raising $440.5 Million
Latham & Watkins Guides Major IPO for WeRide, Raising $440.5 Million. Latham & Watkins has successfully advised Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and China International Capital Corporation (CICC) in connection with WeRide’s initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The IPO, along with associated private placements, generated approximately $440.5 million in gross proceeds. The […]
Greenberg Traurig Counsels Volkswagen Leasing on Major $200 Million Note Issuance in Mexico
Greenberg Traurig Counsels Volkswagen Leasing on Major $200 Million Note Issuance in Mexico In a landmark move for automotive financing, the Mexico City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has served as external legal advisors to Volkswagen Leasing (VWL) during a significant two-tranche issuance of notes totaling $200 million. This notable transaction, which […]