Pierre Chedeville

Chris Hallam

Delphine Lee

Giulia Miotto

Jacques-Henri Gaulard

Sharath Ramanathan

Tarik El Mejjad

Flora Benhakoun Bocahut

Jonathan Matthew Clark

Stefan Stalmann

Anke Reingen

Guillaume Tiberghien

Alberto Artoni

Azzurra Guelfi

Flora Bocahut

Giulia Aurora Miotto

Joseph Dickerson

Kirishanthan Vijayarajah

Matthew Rosso

Samuel Moran-Smyth

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- **Crédit Agricole**, alongside JPMorgan Chase and Societe Generale, is coordinating the **Public Investment Fund (PIF)** of Saudi Arabia's **first-ever euro-denominated green bond** issuance.  **[1279967_d12ee46cdc504aadaa229422e75c049f]** 
- The bond is expected to be offered in **three- and seven-year tranches**, marking a significant step in PIF's efforts to diversify funding and support Saudi Arabia's **Vision 2030**.  **[1279967_d12ee46cdc504aadaa229422e75c049f]** 
- This issuance aligns with Saudi Arabia's commitment to sustainability, including its **2060 net-zero carbon emissions goal** and investments in renewable energy projects.  **[1279967_d12ee46cdc504aadaa229422e75c049f]** 
- PIF, which manages nearly **$1 trillion in assets**, has previously issued dollar-denominated green bonds.  **[1279967_d12ee46cdc504aadaa229422e75c049f]**

Crédit Agricole Coordinates Saudi PIF's Debut Euro Green Bond

- **EPS Ventures Ltd** is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining **40.7% stake** of Cool Company Ltd, offering **$9.65 per share in cash**.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]**  This offer represents a **26% premium** over the recent trading price and a **38% premium** over the 90-day volume weighted average price.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]** 
- EPS Ventures currently owns **59.3%** of CoolCo, which has a market capitalization of approximately **$415.52 million** and operates a fleet of **13 liquefied natural gas carriers**.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]** 
- CoolCo faces financial risks, including a **high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78** and an **Altman Z-Score of 0.64**, indicating potential financial distress despite strong operating and gross margins.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]** 
- The transaction is expected to be completed by **late 2025 or early 2026**, after which CoolCo will be fully owned by EPS and **delisted** from the New York Stock Exchange and Euronext Growth Oslo.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]** 
- The deal has the support of CoolCo's independent Special Committee, which intends to recommend approval.  **[1279967_fa97ff600d77469ba1f3067aab1e1836]**

EPS Ventures Plans Full Acquisition of Cool Company

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