BioPharma secures second deal for up to $200m - BioPharma Credit PLC has announced that it and BioPharma Credit Investments IV, S.àr.L., entered into a definitive term loan agreement for up to US$200 million with Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with a current market capitalisation of approximately...
Jupiter Emerging & Frontier Income - A very successful fundraise Jupiter Emerging & Frontier Income (JEFI) offers investors access to the potentially exciting long-term growth prospects of emerging and frontier markets (see page 3) and one of the highest dividend yields in its peer group. Its portfolio is relatively focused, with...
Premier Global Infrastructure Trust - Evolution, not revolution Premier Global Infrastructure Trust (PGIT), formerly Premier Energy & Water, has announced a change of investment emphasis within its portfolio. PGIT’s investment objectives remain unchanged (high income and long-term capital growth - see below) but fuller use is now being made of the...
Hg gets bid for Ullink - Hg, the Manager of HgCapital Trust plc, has announced that it has received a definitive binding offer from Itiviti, a company backed by Nordic Capital, to acquire Ullink, a leading global provider of electronic trading and connectivity solutions to the financial community. This proposed...
International Public Partnership consortium preferred bidder for OFTO project - International Public Partnerships Limited says that it is pleased that Transmission Capital Partners, the consortium comprising INPP, Amber Infrastructure and Transmission Investment has been appointed as preferred bidder for the long-term license and operation of a further offshore transmission project...
Residential Secure Income buys 1341 retirement homes - Residential Secure Income plc has announced the completion of its first acquisition with the purchase of a rental homes portfolio comprising 1,341 retirement properties for a total consideration of approximately £100m. The UK-wide portfolio is concentrated in Southern England and comprises long-leasehold or...
Aberdeen Standard European Logistics Income (ASLI or the company) is a new company that intends to qualify as an investment trust. It will invest in a diversified portfolio of ‘big box’ logistics and ‘last mile’ urban warehouse assets in Europe (this includes both the UK and the Nordic countries -...
Hammerson sells Places des Halles in Strasbourg - Hammerson has exchanged contracts for the sale of its share (64.5%) of Place des Halles shopping centre in Strasbourg, France. LaSalle Investment Management will purchase the centre from Hammerson and its co-owner, on behalf of funds under management, for a total net...
Standard Life Property Income buys Bracknell office - Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust has completed the purchase of a multi let office, 1 Station Square, in Bracknell for GBP12m, reflecting a yield of 6.9% on the topped up rent. The office has had a substantial refurbishment, and is located adjacent...