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Manhattan online student lender raises $35M from ex-Citi CEO, others

2015-09-08 17:46:37| IT Services - Topix.net

CommonBond, which refinances student loans at lower interest rates than borrowers can get through traditional channels, has raised $35 million in a Series B round, the company announced Tuesday. The round was led by August Capital, with participation from Nyca Partners and existing investors, including existing high-profile backers like former Citibank CEO Vikram Pandit and former Thomson Reuters CEO Tom Glocer.

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Smile raises USD 365 mln to expand 4G in Africa

2015-09-08 08:37:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Smile Telecoms has raised USD 365 million of debt and equity financing to expand its 4G networks in Africa. Smile Telecoms, which is the parent company of Smile Communications Nigeria, said the funding would be used to expand Smile's existing LTE networks, including the roll-out of voice services by year-end. It will also launch its broadband network in the Democratic Republic of Congo early in 2016, adding to its current coverage in the 800MHz band in Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. The funding comprised USD 50 million of equity, raised from the Public Investment Corporation on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund. The funding also includes a USD 315 million multi-tranche, multi-jurisdictional debt facility led by Africa Export-Import Bank with participation from the Development Bank of Southern Africa, Diamond Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, the PIC, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa and Standard Chartered Bank. Under the terms, the funding will be used to accelerate national network roll-out, including equipment and services provided by Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson, a full MPLS network, a London Point of Presence and expanded international backhaul services, and to fund operational expenditure and working capital.

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Smile raises $365m for Africa 4G expansion

2015-09-08 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

Operator to use funds to provide nationwide 4G coverage across its footprint by end of the year.

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BNP Paribas Raises BG Group plc Price Target to GBX 1,170

2015-09-06 12:50:40| Agriculture - Topix.net

The firm presently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. BNP Paribas' price objective indicates a potential upside of 22.15% from the stock's current price.

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BNP Paribas Raises BG Group plc Price Target to GBX 1,170

2015-09-06 12:43:54| Food - Topix.net

The firm presently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. BNP Paribas' price objective indicates a potential upside of 22.15% from the stock's current price.

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