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Moelis Appoints Greg Guest as a Managing Director in its Private Capital Advisory Group

Moelis & Company announced the appointment of Greg Guest as a Managing Director in its Private Capital Advisory Group, continuing the expansion of its private capital advisory business.

Nubank in Talks to Acquire UK's Monzo for Up to £10B

Brazilian neobank Nubank is in early-stage talks to acquire British digital bank Monzo, according to Sky News and City AM. The deal could value Monzo at £8-10 billion, more than double its last valuation of £4.5 billion in October 2024. Monzo reported revenue of £1.7 billion (up 39%) and pretax profit of £172.6 million for FY2026, with 15 million customers. A sale would scrap Monzo's IPO plans. Nubank, valued at ~$65 billion with 139 million customers, seeks European expansion; Monzo would provide a UK banking license and established brand. Regulatory approvals from UK, Brazil, and US authorities are required. Alternative: Monzo explores a funding round at similar valuation. Completion would create a global neobank rivaling Revolut.

• Nubank is in early-stage talks to acquire Monzo, with potential valuation of £8-10 billion.
• Monzo's last valuation was £4.5 billion in October 2024.
• Monzo's FY2026 revenue rose 39% to £1.7 billion; pretax profit £172.6 million.

Paramount Raises $7.5B Debt for Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount Global has launched a syndication for a proposed $7.4 billion senior secured incremental term loan, part of a larger plan to raise approximately $44.4 billion in additional secured debt. This financing is intended to fund the $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company will use the proceeds, along with cash on hand and previously announced equity financing, to pay the purchase price and repay existing debt. The deal was previously paused in July due to antitrust concerns but cleared after Paramount settled with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other states. CEO David Ellison expects the deal to finalize within two weeks. Morgan Stanley analysts estimate the combined company's net debt at $77.2 billion.

• Paramount launched a syndication for a $7.4 billion senior secured incremental term loan.
• Paramount intends to raise approximately $44.4 billion in additional secured debt.
• The debt will finance the $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's 1GT Leads €49 Million Series E Funding for Amber Electric

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's 1GT leads €49 million Series E funding for Amber Electric, announced September 21, 2026.