Private Credit And M&A

The deal adds roughly 1,800 customers to the lender's book, marking a significant expansion in Jamaica's competitive financial services sector.

“This acquisition represents an important milestone for Dolla. It expands our customer base, strengthens our presence in the Jamaican market and reflects our disciplined approach to growth,”

“Dolla has established itself as a strong and responsible lender, and we are confident our customers will continue to receive excellent service while Evolve sharpens its strategic focus,”

▲ 5.10%  close $1547.00 from $1472.00

The joint venture marks a strategic pivot for the Brazilian pulp giant into consumer-facing hygiene products, leveraging Kimberly-Clark's global distribution network.

The Jamaican conglomerate prioritizes cash flow optimization and debt reduction over shareholder payouts as earnings face continued pressure.

Rising costs and declining asset values have pushed the majority of business development companies into the red, signaling stress in the visible layer of private credit.

▲ 7.47%  close $8.78 from $8.17

▼ 4.11%  close $8.17 from $8.52

▼ 15.47%  close $1454.00 from $1720.00

▼ 7.49%  close $8.52 from $9.21

▼ 25.92%  close $1778.00 from $2400.00

▼ 3.26%  close $1720.00 from $1778.00

The telecom group's buyback program, launched in May, signals a push to return capital to shareholders following Bharti Airtel's recent stake acquisition.

Secure data rooms are becoming the critical foundation for cross-border deal-making in Europe, underpinning a market where German M&A volume has already hit $145 billion in the first half of 2026.