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Pakistan Taps Global Markets to Cut Reliance on Bilateral Loans

Pakistan is seeking other funding sources after the UAE declined to roll over a $3 billion loan earlier this year, exposing the risks of its reliance on bilateral financing.

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Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint in talks to acquire Varonis

Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint is in discussions to acquire cybersecurity software provider Varonis Systems, according to a report by Reuters citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter.

  • Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint in acquisition talks for Varonis Systems
  • Varonis valued at approximately $5 billion, shares surge 10%
  • Deal aims to combine complementary data security capabilities

TPG-backed Asia OneHealthcare confidentially files for potential $2.5bn Malaysia IPO

TPG-backed healthcare provider Asia OneHealthcare has confidentially filed for a potential initial public offering in Malaysia that could raise as much as MYR10bn ($2.5bn), according to a report by…

  • Asia OneHealthcare, backed by TPG, files confidential IPO paperwork in Malaysia.
  • Potential $2.5bn IPO would be largest on Malaysian market since 2012.
  • Discussions ongoing, transaction uncertain at this stage.

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