The Vault · 2026-04-02 17:26:55 · Bloomberg Markets
Nordstrom's sales have surged back to their 2019 pre-pandemic high, a significant milestone achieved less than a year after the retailer completed a $6.25 billion deal to go private. This rapid recovery signals a potential turnaround under the control of its founding family, who took the company private to escape the q...
The Vault · 2026-04-06 09:27:01 · Japan Times
A potential $3 billion leveraged buyout loan fund, under discussion between Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and Nippon Life Insurance Company, signals a direct challenge to the long-standing oligopoly of Japan's three megabanks. This move would mark a significant milestone in the nation's credit market, where Mi...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 01:56:52 · Japan Times
A potential $3 billion leveraged buyout loan fund, under discussion between Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and Nippon Life Insurance, signals a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of Japan's three megabanks in corporate lending. This move represents a significant structural shift, introducing a majo...