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Avolta prices EUR 500 million of senior notes

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Avolta today priced an offering of EUR 500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”).

Key Points: 
  • Avolta today priced an offering of EUR 500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”).
  • Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance a portion of Avolta’s outstanding Senior Notes due 2024.
  • It is expected that the Notes will be admitted to the Official List of The International Stock Exchange.
  • Avolta has no intention to register any portion of the offering of these securities under the Securities Act.

MESA LABS ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT TO CREDIT FACILITY AND REPURCHASE OF SENIOR CONVERTIBLE NOTES

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The Credit Agreement includes a $75 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) and a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), both of which mature in April 2029.

Key Points: 
  • The Credit Agreement includes a $75 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) and a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), both of which mature in April 2029.
  • The Credit Agreement includes a ten-year amortization schedule and no springing maturity relating to the Company’s 1.375% Convertible Senior Notes due August 2025 (the “2025 Notes”).
  • Proceeds from the Term Loan and Revolver will be used to pay down the Company’s 2025 Notes and for normal operating expenditures.
  • Additionally, Mesa has entered into separate, privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of the 2025 Notes to repurchase $75 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes for an aggregate repurchase price in cash of $71.25 million.

Eagle Shareholders Approve Merger With Star Bulk

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Friday, April 5, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle” or the “Company”) today announced that its shareholders voted in favor of (1) a proposal to approve and authorize the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 11, 2023 (the “Merger Agreement”), entered into by and among Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), Star Infinity Corp. (“Merger Sub”) and the Company and the merger contemplated thereby (the “Merger Proposal”) and (2) a proposal to authorize and approve the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), issuable upon the potential future conversion of the Company’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 in excess of the conversion share cap set forth in the Indenture, dated as of July 29, 2019, between the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (the “Convertible Note Share Issuance Proposal”) at its special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle” or the “Company”) today announced that its shareholders voted in favor of (1) a proposal to approve and authorize the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 11, 2023 (the “Merger Agreement”), entered into by and among Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”), Star Infinity Corp. (“Merger Sub”) and the Company and the merger contemplated thereby (the “Merger Proposal”) and (2) a proposal to authorize and approve the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), issuable upon the potential future conversion of the Company’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 in excess of the conversion share cap set forth in the Indenture, dated as of July 29, 2019, between the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (the “Convertible Note Share Issuance Proposal”) at its special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.
  • At the Special Meeting, approximately 65% of the Company’s outstanding shares (approximately 99% of the shares of Common Stock present at the Special Meeting) were voted in favor of the Merger Proposal and approximately 96% of the votes cast were voted in favor of the Convertible Note Share Issuance Proposal.
  • Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time, each share of the Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (excluding Common Stock owned by Eagle, Star Bulk, Merger Sub or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries) will be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 2.6211 shares of common stock of Star Bulk, par value $0.01 per share, and any cash payable in respect of fractional shares.
  • The Company now expects to complete the merger on or about April 9, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions.

Bombardier Announces Expiration of Early Tender Date for its Cash Tender Offer for Certain Outstanding Senior Notes

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Friday, April 5, 2024

As of the Early Tender Date for the Tender Offer, US$496,512,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn.

Key Points: 
  • As of the Early Tender Date for the Tender Offer, US$496,512,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn.
  • All Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or before the Early Tender Date will be accepted for purchase by Bombardier on the Early Settlement Date.
  • All such Notes that have been accepted will be settled on the Early Settlement Date in accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer as set forth in the Offer to Purchase.
  • Holders validly tendering Notes after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date will only be eligible to receive the “Tender Offer Consideration” listed in the table in the Offer to Purchase on the Final Settlement Date.

Bombardier Announces Closing of its New Issuance of Senior Notes due 2031

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

MONTRÉAL, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) today announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced offering of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2031 (the “New Notes”).

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) today announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced offering of US$750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2031 (the “New Notes”).
  • The New Notes carry a coupon of 7.250% per annum, mature on July 1, 2031 and were sold at 99.75% of par.
  • The New Notes mentioned herein were offered and sold in the United States only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act and outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.
  • The New Notes were offered and sold in Canada on a private placement basis only to “accredited investors” pursuant to certain prospectus exemptions.

Investigation into Avid Bioservices, Inc. Underway: Johnson Fistel, LLP Digs into Alleged Securities Law Violations - What Shareholders Need to Know!

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential violations of securities laws by Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDMO) ("Avid" or "the Company").

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential violations of securities laws by Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDMO) ("Avid" or "the Company").
  • We are looking into whether the Company or its executives failed to disclose vital information to investors, leading to losses on their investments.
  • If you have purchased Avid securities and have experienced losses, we encourage you to join our investigation to potentially make claims and recover under federal securities laws.
  • What if I purchased Avid securities?

Nogin Announces Confirmation of Restructuring Plan

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin , a pioneer in Commerce-as-a-Service (CaaS) e-commerce technology and services, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed its Chapter 11 Plan (the “Plan”) clearing the path for the company to successfully complete its financial restructuring.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin , a pioneer in Commerce-as-a-Service (CaaS) e-commerce technology and services, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed its Chapter 11 Plan (the “Plan”) clearing the path for the company to successfully complete its financial restructuring.
  • Under the Plan, Nogin’s reorganized equity interests will be acquired by a newly formed entity sponsored by B. Riley Financial, Inc. (“B.
  • Riley”), and Nogin will continue to operate in the ordinary course.
  • served as bankruptcy counsel, Portage Point Partners provided interim restructuring and management services and Livingstone Partners LLC acted as investment banker to Nogin in its restructuring.

FTAI Aviation Commences Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of Its Outstanding 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2025

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

All holders of 2025 Senior Notes validly tendered, including through the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on such 2025 Senior Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to those 2025 Senior Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date.

Key Points: 
  • All holders of 2025 Senior Notes validly tendered, including through the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on such 2025 Senior Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to those 2025 Senior Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date.
  • Holders of 2025 Senior Notes tendered after the Withdrawal Deadline cannot withdraw their 2025 Senior Notes unless FTAI LLC is required to extend withdrawal rights under applicable law.
  • The Tender Offer is not conditioned on the tender of any minimum principal amount of 2025 Senior Notes.
  • FTAI LLC intends to fund the purchase of the 2025 Senior Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer with the net proceeds from such debt financing.

H World Group Limited Announces Put Right Notification for 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SHANGHAI, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H World Group Limited (Nasdaq: HTHT and HKEx: 1179, the “Company” or “H World”), a key player in the global hotel industry, today announced that it is notifying holders of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP No.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H World Group Limited (Nasdaq: HTHT and HKEx: 1179, the “Company” or “H World”), a key player in the global hotel industry, today announced that it is notifying holders of its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP No.
  • The Put Right expires at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, April 29, 2024.
  • The Put Right entitles each holder of the Notes to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of such holder’s Notes in principal amounts equal to US$1,000 or integral multiples thereof.
  • On the Repurchase Date, the repurchase price will be paid in cash to the holders who exercise the Put Right.

Bilibili Inc. Announces Completion of the Repurchase Right Offer for 1.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026

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Friday, March 29, 2024

SHANGHAI, China, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bilibili Inc. (“Bilibili” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BILI and HKEX: 9626), an iconic brand and a leading video community for young generations in China, today announced that it has completed its previously announced repurchase right offer relating to its 1.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP No.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, China, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bilibili Inc. (“Bilibili” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BILI and HKEX: 9626), an iconic brand and a leading video community for young generations in China, today announced that it has completed its previously announced repurchase right offer relating to its 1.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP No.
  • 090040AB2) (the “Notes”).
  • The repurchase right offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
  • Based on information from Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as the paying agent for the Notes, US$429,331,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly surrendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the repurchase right offer.