Europe, Middle East, and Africa all experienced a generally flat syndicated lending volume.
Mezzanine Debt
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Loans to the euro zone private sector declined further.
Alibaba recently landed an US$8 billion syndicated loan as a prelude to an IPO.
Suntech extended its forbearance agreement with its bondholders.
Valeant's term loan has been finalized and the proceeds would be used to fund the acqusition of Bausch and Lomb.
NexPlanar gained $5 million through Horizon Technology Finance Corporation's venture loan.
Bizo obtains US$12.5 million venture debt financing with City National Bank.
PeakColo received $3 million loan from investment bank Square 1.
Jefferies & Co. loaned Carl Icahn $5.2 billion to fund its bid to buy Dell Inc.
As its debt drew near, Dubai increased asset sales to pay its US$30 billion worth of debt next year and another US$9.6 billion debt by 2015.
A United States appeals court lets stand Ex-IM's loans.
The US and European governments won't be able to make any significant cut back on its deficits, according to investors.
The IMF released Ireland's aid fund for its bailout due to 'steadfast' economy.
Finance ministers in the Euro zone agreed to systematically rescue important banks with a Eur60 billion bailout fund.
