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Milbank Advises on Financing for Nuveen’s Acquisition of Schroders plc
Home - Our Work - Milbank Advises on Financing for Nuveen’s Acq... Milbank LLP advised the initial purchasers in connection with two concurrent private securities offerings by Nuveen, LLC to fund a portion of the £9.9 billion ($13.4 billion) purchase price for Nuveen’s acquisition of UK-based Schroders plc.
Milbank Advises Fintech on Offering of Convertible Debentures by Televisa
Home - Our Work - Milbank Advises Fintech on Offering of Conver... Milbank LLP advised Fintech Latam S.à r.l. (“Fintech”), an affiliate of Fintech Advisory Inc., on the MXN 6.9 billion (approximately US$400 million) offering of zero-coupon mandatory convertible debentures issued by Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (“Televisa”) (NYSE: TV). Televisa is a major Mexican telecommunications company and the owner of a 45% stake in TelevisaUnivision, the largest Spanish-language content producer in the world.
Pit Lane Politics: One seat down, one to go.
After a stunning Brazilian GP in wild conditions, it was announced last Wednesday that hometown talent F2 driver Gabriel Bortoleto will race for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber next year, securing the penultimate seat on F1′s 2025 grid. The move comes after a wildly successful ascent through the lower formulas, winning F3 last year as a rookie and currently leading the F2 championship.
Pit Lane Politics: Madness in Mexico
Hometown hero Sergio “Checo” Perez failed to live up to fans’ hopes yet again, finishing in P17 — dead last — after three DNFs at this year’s Mexican Grand Prix. Though his last place finish is technically better than his own retirement in last year’s race, it was hardly the news of the weekend.
USC students abuzz as Formula One returns to the Americas
A month-long break between the Azerbaijan and United States Grands Prix has provided the opportunity for Formula 1 to share a number of announcements about the business of the sport, specifically its true money-maker, sponsorships. Last Wednesday, French luxury group LVMH and F1 jointly announced a 10-year global partnership worth a reported $1 billion, marking the end of a number of iconic sponsorships fans have come to expect over recent years.
Explaining the East Wing
First Ladies occupy a delicate role in American society. Their – unpaid – job is twofold; to advance issues of their own whilst also being a supportive spouse, On October 3rd, three staffers of former First Ladies joined the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future (CPF) for “Inside the East Wing: The Role of the First Lady” to share stories of their time in the White House with students, faculty and guests.
Early voting in Arizona kicks campaigns into overdrive
PHOENIX — Early voting is underway in this critical battleground state, and Arizonans have been inundated with candidates making get-out-the-vote pleas. At event after event, candidates, other top political figures, organizers and volunteers urged supporters to submit their ballots now and then keep working. Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in Chandler Thursday, and former President Donald Trump is campaigning in the state Sunday.
Pit Lane Politics: Money, money, money
A month-long break between the Azerbaijan and United States Grands Prix has provided the opportunity for Formula 1 to share a number of announcements about the business of the sport, specifically its true money-maker, sponsorships. Last Wednesday, French luxury group LVMH and F1 jointly announced a 10-year global partnership worth a reported $1 billion, marking the end of a number of iconic sponsorships fans have come to expect over recent years.
Call Her President?
In a rare long-form interview, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to “Call Her Daddy” host and ‘founding father,’ Alex Cooper, for a podcast episode released Sunday. Over the course of 40 minutes, the two covered topics ranging from abortion access and economic proposals to Harris’ relationship with her mother.
Pit Lane Politics: Daniel Ricciardo’s last dance
F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is known for his beaming smile, but something was different after qualifying in Singapore. He told the BBC’s Rosanna Tennant it was a “fake smile” and a week later it’s clear why, as news broke on Thursday that he would be leaving Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (VCARB) for the remainder of the 2024 season.
The debate: America first or global leadership?
When Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met September 10th for a nearly-two-hour sparring match, foreign policy was on the agenda. Brought up consistently by both candidates and moderators throughout the debate, it’s clear that each campaign views this issue as important to voters. During the debate, Ukraine and Israel each received 19 shout-outs, China and Russia got 13, Afghanistan 10, and Gaza/Palestinians six.
10 ideas to style your bathroom basin area beautifully
Now reading: 10 ideas to style your bathroom basin area beautifully April 25, 2022 How you style your bathroom basin area is becoming a point of competition for those who take pride of their home presentation. With the advent of so many skilled interior stylists, Instagram decor enthusiasts and tasteful homewares being far more accessible these days, its no wonder that the bar is set super high.
5 tips to remember when choosing a walk in shower or wet room
Wet rooms and walk in showers are the big thing in bathroom design. Given that you’ve got enough space to work with the layout, opting for an open design has boundless benefits when it comes to making the best bathroom possible. You get better accessibility, a more luxurious shower experience and a far more aesthetically pleasing design.
10 bathroom colour schemes that work wonderfully with brass
Now reading: 10 bathroom colour schemes that work wonderfully with brass April 25, 2022 Brass bathroom hardware is a design goldmine when it comes to finding the perfect bathroom colour palette for your home. With such a range of tones, finishes and such a broad complimentary colour palette, brass hardware is not only popular but just makes sense when it comes to choosing bathroom hardware.
Ukraine Sets a Precedent, from Taiwan to South Ossetia
While the world watches Ukraine, we must not consider this an isolated case. Conflicts that froze at the end of the Cold War have begun to thaw in the 21st century. How the world responds to this international conflict will set a precedent for ongoing territorial disputes in East Asia and around the world, as well as future disputes that have not yet arisen. We are at a precipice, and global leaders must consider what their actions in this situation will mean for the next crisis.
Pete Guinosso on Transformation Through Yoga and his Retreat at Playa Viva in Mexico (March 13-19, 2022)
Ahead of his retreat at Playa Viva in March 2022, yogi teacher, Pete Guinosso gave us an insight into the path that led him to yoga and what budding yogis can expect for their practice when they attend. Through a career in science and a long-term love of intense exercise, he brings a unique philosophy to teaching yoga which shows through in what he offers to each individual’s practice.
4 Once-In-A-Lifetime Gastronomic Experiences Around The World
Some say that the art of food is life’s greatest joy. The simple pleasure of a well-cooked dish can evoke all the senses in a symphony of sensations. More often than not, the key to a memorable meal is found in the provenance of the ingredients and the setting in which it’s eaten. Our Regenerative Resorts honor the land around them, where much of produce used in their kitchens is locally grown, as well as being conscious of the farming methods they use.
5 Adventure Destinations To Put On Your Bucket List for 2022
Explore our top 5 destinations to sink your teeth into truly thrilling adventure experiences, from hiking pristine landscapes to snowshoeing and scuba diving. Between lockdowns and travel restrictions, if the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s just how precious escaping into the outdoors is for our physical and mental wellbeing.
New Zealand’s Name May Be Changing. Here’s Why
LOS ANGELES — New Zealand has three official languages: English, Maori (otherwise known as te reo) and New Zealand sign language. New Zealand’s multilingualism is a unique facet of the country, but this exact diversity of language begs the question: Why is the country’s name relegated to a single language — the language of the colonizer?
Complain about a bad cinema experience
I’m a great lover of watching the latest flicks at the cinema. The humungous screens and tasty popcorn often beat watching films on my small laptop at home. However, having to wait 30 minutes just to enter the theatre definitely took the shine off my latest silver screen experience. A few weeks ago, I bought two tickets to see Monster’s University at my local Cineworld and arrived 20 minutes before the 5.10pm showing, as recommended on its website.
the long wait for a Next sofa delivery
In December last year I moved into a property with friends. On the big move day our landlord told us she was waiting on a sofa delivery from Next, and it should be with us within a few days. Can you guess what happened next? Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months. Despite being told our sofa would be with us mid-December, it was a no show. We were subsequently told that the sofa would be with us by 16 January. Ok, I thought, even if it was almost a month late.
Last minute Pickled Fish recipe
By Megan Baadjies Apr 13, 2017 If you haven't started making your pickled fish yet, you're running out of time. You may find yourself in even bigger trouble in the kitchen and coughing up a lot more if you still have to buy your fish. A few days before Easter you can expect to pay up to R200 for fresh fish. Fish will be on the menu in many homes this Friday and those who are serious about the pickled fish tradition would more than likely have prepared their fish dish at the start of the week.
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