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Lara Gibson

7 months

I had almost as much fun writing about the Zalaga Camel Race in Sinai as I did attending- easily my favourite article so far this year! @The_NewArab

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

First day @9finHQ ! Excited to dive back into the distressed debt and restructuring market alongside @BiancaBoorer

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

7 months

Thanks to @SherifMo_Eldeen and @GiuseppeDentice for sharing your views

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

7 months

Israeli forces launched heavy air attacks on Rafah last week, killing displaced Palestinians and pushing the fighting even closer to Egyptian territory. @lar_gibson examines how Egypt could react if Israel goes ahead with a ground invasion of Rafah 🔗

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

I wrote a little article about Medellin and why I loved it so much

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

If you love @GuPuds as much as I do, you may be interested in buying the whole business

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

3 years

Direct lenders are circling the carve-out of U.K. dessert manufacturer Gu Puds from Noble Foods as the sale enters a second round of bids with sponsors and corporates bidding. Only funds are tracking the sale with leverage levels in the range of 4x to 5x.

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Come for the burgers, stay for the great chat

9fin

@9finHQ

2 years

As the tussle between liquid lenders and private credit intensifies, 9fin’s Laura Thompson and @lar_gibson look at which side is better positioned for expected dealflow in September. Includes market feedback on the pricing differential as well as outliers

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

4 months

My latest piece for @TheAfricaReport ⬇️⬇️

The Africa Report

@TheAfricaReport

4 months

While the external debt crisis in Egypt has been addressed in the short and medium term thanks to fresh dollar inflows, the domestic debt market remains a burden on the state budget and a hindrance to private sector growth due to crowding-out effects.

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

I spoke to Paul Kirkbright, head of Alvarez & Marsal's EMEA restructuring team, to discuss all things distressed as part of @9finHQ 's 9Questions series:

9Questions - Paul Kirkbright, Alvarez & Marsal

News and Analysis

9fin.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

8 months

New piece for @The_NewArab - thank you @SherifMo_Eldeen , @philoteo , Dr Ewan Stein and Mostafa Kamal El-Sayed for your insights 👀

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

8 months

Israel's plan to take full control of the Philadelphi Corridor and cut off Gaza from Egypt has sounded alarm bells in Cairo. @lar_gibson explains why ⬇

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

5 months

Thanks @GiuseppeDentice and @EuroMedRights for your views 🇪🇺🇪🇬

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

5 months

Analysis: The funding, which pushes Egypt closer to the EU than ever before, gives Cairo the incentive to implement even harsher policies towards migrants The real price of Egypt's €7.4 billion agreement with the EU 👇 🖋 @lar_gibson

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

Last week I wrote about Bathroom Brands' ongoing/almost finished sale and private equity's interest in home improvement retailers 🛠️🖌️

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

3 years

. @houlihanlokey is expected to sell U.K. home improvement group Bathroom Brands for a valuation of 8x based on a pro forma #EBITDA of £17M, sources told @Reorg . Click through and request a trial for our exclusive analysis:

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 months

Any Egyptian followers willing to chat about Egypt’s response to the deadly Rafah violence? Can be anonymous #journorequest

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

8 months

First article of the year is out Thanks @MagedMandour @GiuseppeDentice @philoteo and Dr Maria Gloria Polimeno for your views

What lies ahead for Egypt after Sisi's re-election?

Analysis: Sisi's third term in power will be his biggest challenge yet, with Egypt facing a mounting economic crisis and wars in neighbouring Gaza and Sudan.

www.newarab.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

6 months

Still wrapping my head around what happened yesterday in Egypt. If anyone wants to chat about the impacts of the devaluation, IMF announcement and rate hike for an article please get in touch larajournalism @gmail .com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

12 days

Hello! I’m looking for an economist/Egypt analyst to comment on Egypt’s economic recovery and improvement in its oil and gas output by the end of today #journorequest

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

4 years

In my teenage years I used to sit on my friend's huge Fatboy bean bag and play Fifa- now I'm writing about the company being put up for sale

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

4 years

Dutch lifestyle products retailer Fatboy is working with financial advisor Lincoln International ( @LincolnInt ) to launch a sale process which is expected to be supported by a financing package, sources told @Reorg

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

1 year

Thank you @SonerCagaptay , @GiuseppeDentice and @Khalilalanani for your insights

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

1 year

Analysis: A renewed relationship between the Eastern Mediterranean's two largest military powers is likely to shift geopolitical dynamics in the region and could resolve key deadlocked issues ✍️ @lar_gibson

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Before I head back to London tomorrow and start work on Monday, I wrote an article about the most chilled out place on the planet: Chacahua

Chacahua: Stolen Paradise

I have now returned to the U.K.

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

This year 'back to school' season comes with a wave of education private equity deals

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

3 years

#MiddleMarket : Sponsors and direct lenders are tracking the sale of U.K.-based e-learning platform ICS Learn as the lender education is ongoing. Houlihan Lokey has been hired to run the sale and information memoranda have been circulated. Read more:

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

In my first article for @REDDintelligence , I explored Tunisia’s increasingly likely sovereign debt restructuring and the implications of a delayed IMF deal. Thank you @bess_aymen and @SarahEYerkes for sharing your expertise🇹🇳

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

Skinny jeans are officially out. Distressed investors are circling Pepe Jeans (read more below)

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

3 years

#MiddleMarket : A €10 million piece of Pepe Jeans’ bank debt is up for sale at 65/70 as lenders review their positions. The debt has not traded yet but supply is being talked about. Click through to request trial access to our reporting to Pepe Jeans:

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

Aaliyas Books was my fave place in Beirut to reluctantly do Arabic homework or to drink gin basil smashes

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

7 months

New story about new money

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

7 months

All over Egypt from street kiosks to TikTok, Egyptians are in despair at the price of groceries as inflation rapidly outpaces modest wage hikes. Will an IMF bailout finally make life easier for them? @lar_gibson reports 🖊

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

I wrote an article this morning about Colombia's relationship with its past and the potential dangers of progressing at a fast pace without looking back at its recent history

The Art of Forgetting

Colombia's Avoidant Relationship with the Past

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Wrote a short and sweet blog post about moving back to Egypt four years after I left

Walk Like an Egyptian

(Re)finding my feet in Cairo

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

Wrote a little review of @laurajcol 's The Puma Years which I absolutely loved

Book Review: The Puma Years

One of my favourite books set in South America

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Wrote about Matalan last week and how bondholders are reacting after Hargreaves has returned ahead of September talks

Matalan bondholders buoyant after Hargreaves returns as chairman

Market Wrap

9fin.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

7 months

@SherifMo_Eldeen Thanks Sherif!

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

I wrote a post about the Wayuu people, an indigenous group left behind in Colombia, and the unique place they live in

The People Who Live at the End of the World

The Wayuu Tribe of Northern Colombia

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

As I'm in Costa Rica, I decided to write a little article about its debt situation and debt for nature swaps 🌿🌲🐢

Costa Rica: Debt and Nature

Costa Rica literally translates as 'rich coast' and the small country is unquestionably rich in biodiversity.

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

I wrote about my two greatest loves in life: travelling and reading

The Great Holiday Read

My love affair with travelling and reading

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

While travelling in Colombia, I've been doing some reading on it's ongoing debt crisis. It's a really interesting situation (imo) and this article explains it well

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

Yesterday we recorded @ReorgEMEA first ever mid market podcast where we discussed the type of deals direct lenders are finding attractive in the busy September pipeline. If you want to listen click here:

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Took part in my first ever @9finHQ podcast last week where I chatted about direct lending and other private things

Direct lending, 888 docs, SLB regulation

Episode · Cloud 9fin · The 9fin content and analytics team wraps up the week's activity, co-head of European loans research Christine Tognoli talks about changes seen on 888 and what they mean for...

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

2 years

Went back to Beirut and wrote about the muddling effects of memory

Beirut: the Second Act

Growing up we never went on holiday to the same place twice.

laragibson.substack.com

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Lara Gibson

@lar_gibson

3 years

I wrote about the upcoming sale of Veramed last week. Credit funds and private equity have a strong appetite for CROs and a number of similar assets are expected to hit the market....

EMEA Core Credit by Reorg

@ReorgEMEA

3 years

Advisors from Rothschild have been hired to launch a sale for U.K.-based contract research organization @WeAreVeramed sources told @Reorg . The company is being marketed at EBITDA of £10M to £11M and the auction process is expected to kick off in September.

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