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13.05.26 - 13:48
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Japan Megabanks Seek Access to Mythos AI Model (Nippon)
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Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's three megabanks are working to gain access to Claude Mythos, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by U.S. startup Anthropic, aiming to use it to enhance cybersecurity measures, it was learned Wednesday. On Tuesday, officials of MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who wa......
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08.05.26 - 19:24
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Six One Commodities Closes $800 Million Global Borrowing Base Facility (Business Wire)
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six One Commodities Global LLC (“61C”), an energy merchant backed by Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P. (“Pinnacle”), today announced the successful closing of an $800 million, two-year global borrowing base facility (the “Facility”) to support the company's integrated global merchant operations. The Facility was significantly oversubscribed and includes a $300 million accordion feature, increasing total capital available to $1.1 billion. A diverse group of 12 banks across North America, Europe, and Asia participated in the Facility, marking an important milestone in 61C's growth and the continued scaling of its global energy merchant platform.
MUFG Bank, Ltd., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Natixis, New York Branch, and Société Générale served as Joint Lead Arrangers for the Facility. MUFG Bank, Ltd. served as Administrative Agent and Sole Bookrunner. HSBC Bank USA N.A. served as Senior Managing Agent.
“The significant oversubscription of this financing reflect...
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07.05.26 - 17:27
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MN8 Energy Secures $87.5 Million Equipment Loan Facility from MUFG to Advance U.S. Solar Development Pipeline (Business Wire)
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Financing strengthens MN8's ability to secure long‑lead equipment, accelerate project execution, and advance its multi‑gigawatt U.S. solar pipeline.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Financing--MN8 Energy (MN8), a leading renewable energy company, today announced it has secured an $87.5 million equipment loan facility from MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG) to finance solar panels and transformers supporting the Company's growing U.S. renewable energy development pipeline.
The facility provides funding for previously purchased equipment, as well as panels and transformers under existing purchase orders, including more than $72 million of safe‑harbor panels. The structure enables MN8 to advance procurement of long‑lead items ahead of construction financing and to maintain eligibility for federal incentives, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Domestic Content adder.
“This facility strengthens our competitive position by allowing us to lock in long‑lead equipment at scale, preserve the value of gov...
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04.05.26 - 22:51
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Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $800 Million 5.550% Unsecured Notes Due 2030 (Business Wire)
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.550% notes due 2030. The notes will mature on January 15, 2030 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at Ares Capital's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable.
BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Truist Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., CIBC World Markets Corp., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and TD Securities (USA) LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Regions Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities, LLC, BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Capital One Securities, Inc., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, ICBC Standard Bank...
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29.04.26 - 22:18
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FTAI Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility to Over $2 Billion (GlobeNewswire EN)
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI; the "Company" or “FTAI”) today announced that it has amended and extended its existing revolving credit facility 2031 (the “Facility”), increasing total commitments from $400 million to $2.025 billion and extending the maturity to April. The Facility is led by JPMorgan Chase Bank as Administrative Agent and BNP Paribas, Citibank, MUFG Bank, PNC Bank and Royal Bank of Canada as Syndication Agents. Other banks participating include Barclays, Citizens Bank, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Truist Bank as Co-Documentation Agents, as well as Capital One, Standard Chartered and U.S. Bank.The Facility was oversubscribed and is a record size for FTAI, positioning the Company to pursue compelling opportunities in the market to deliver sustained growth and long-term value for its shareholders....
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22.04.26 - 10:36
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INTERVIEW: MUFG to Enhance Customer Convenience with Digital Bank (Nippon)
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Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)--MUFG Bank will enhance customer convenience by launching a digital bank in the second half of fiscal 2026, Masakazu Osawa, president and CEO of the major Japanese bank, said in a recent media interview. The digital bank will provide asset management advice tailored to individual needs using artificial intelligence. It is the core of M-tto, a comprehensive digita......
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20.04.26 - 09:45
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MUFG Delays BOJ Rate Hike Forecast to Jun, Expects Cautious Approach (AAStocks)
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) stated that, amid rising global geopolitical uncertainties, it has postponed its forecast for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike to June from the previous projection of April.MUFG analysts noted that, as limited hard economic data have been available since tensions in the Middle East escalated,......
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15.04.26 - 21:54
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Cerebras Systems Closes $850 Million Revolving Credit Facility (Business Wire)
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Brings total capital raised to $2.85 billion in last 8 monthsSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerebras Systems, makers of the fastest AI infrastructure in the industry, today announced the closing of a new five-year syndicated revolving credit facility for up to $850 million. This follows the company's $1 billion Series G financing closed in September 2025, and an additional $1 billion Series H in January 2026.
“We are pleased to have closed our inaugural credit facility with the support of a syndicate of leading financial institutions,” said Bob Komin, Chief Financial Officer of Cerebras Systems. “This additional capital provides us with non-dilutive capital to further expand our data center capacity and to fund our growth.”
Morgan Stanley, Citi, Barclays, UBS Investment Bank, Crédit Agricole CIB, MUFG, Mizuho, TD Securities and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank were Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners for the transaction.
For more information on Cerebras, v...
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15.04.26 - 09:06
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Japan forges physical AI alliance to challenge US and China (Digitimes)
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Japan is accelerating efforts to build domestic AI capabilities, with SoftBank and major industrial partners forming a new company focused on physical AI to power robots, vehicles, and factory systems. Referred to as the Japan AI Foundation Model Development, the new venture was established by SoftBank, NEC, Honda Motor, and Sony Group, each holding stakes of more than 10%, according to Nikkei Asia and TechWire Asia. Additional investors include Nippon Steel, Kobe Steel, and major Japanese banks such as MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho, reflecting broad backing from Japan's industrial and financial sectors....
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