We took important notes at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The gathering took place from 22-26 May 2022 as the first global in-person leadership event since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics on the agenda of history at a turning point included rebuilding global cooperation; economic rebalancing; society, equity, and […]
Social Bonds – do they stand up to the latest ESG investor requirements?
Capstan advised GEWOBAG on their inaugural €500m Social Bond issue lead-managed by JPMorgan, ING and UniCredit. Social Bonds are basically any type of fixed income bond instrument where issuance proceeds will be exclusively applied to finance or re-finance new and/or existing eligible social projects. They are aligned with the four core components of the Social […]
The highly dynamic investor boom in digital music IP also provides the leverage to lift artists’ share
Capstan Capital closes $1bn investment into Hipgnosis Song Management by Blackstone. Capstan has been advising the firm that is truly improving commercial merits for talented artists, some of whom have become part of the fabric of nearly everyone’s lives. Hipgnosis have succeeded in bringing British MPs to call on the Government to introduce a system […]
Multinationals are leading the consolidation play in the technical facility management sector
Engie was advised by Capstan Capital’s Swiss team on add-on acquisitions. Engie, France’s second largest utility company offering perhaps the most advanced range of industrial sustainable and renewable energy products in the country is also a significant consolidation force in the technical facility management (TFM) sector. Developing the most advanced capabilities in TFM seems only […]
Logistics groups use windfall profits from container services to diversify
Capstan Capital advised numerous logistics and shipping groups on financing and M&A transactions aimed at diversifying their business models. The consequences of the pandemic have significantly slowed down the global “conveyor belt” of container transport. This slowdown has effectively reduced available container capacity in finely tuned and highly sensitive global supply chains, which triggered an […]
Large infrastructure projects along the wider European East-West frontier are often geopolitical battlegrounds
Capstan Capital advised Anaklia Development Consortium on project financing for fifth major Black Sea port. Our firm’s senior adviser John Kornblum is credited for playing an important role in the first peaceful transfer of power in recent Georgian history. He is also a great advocate for the country’s growth potential on the back of major […]
Cooperative Bank of Drama (Greece) completes successful capital increase
ΑΥΞΗΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΟΥ ΚΕΦΑΛΑΙΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΣΥΝΕΤΑΙΡΙΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑΣ ΔΡΑΜΑΣ ΜΕ ΚΑΤΑΒΟΛΗ ΜΕΤΡΗΤΩΝ The transaction was co-advised by Emmanouil Skourtis in Athens, who subsequently joined the board of Bank of Drama. Emmanouil, who is also an Associate Partner at London based Capstan Capital, highlighted the notable participation of foreign investors in the raise, which demonstrates resurgent international […]
Den Wandel nicht unterdrücken
Durch die Digitalisierung und die Globalisierung werden die Bindungen der amerikanischen Industrie an Europa immer stärker. Die wirklichen Herausforderungen, vor denen die Welt steht, [sind laut Kornblum]: Klimawandel, Einwanderung, technologischer Wandel. To read more…
Macarthur Minerals Announces US$6 Million Financing
This financing commitment marks another significant milestone for Macarthur’s iron ore projects and will ensure effective long-term access to markets where Macarthur’s high quality iron ore is in strong demand. To read more…
Western Balkans infrastructure and logistics
The new deep-sea port at Anaklia forms the core of Georgia’s version of localization. This is important. To read more…