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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Italy's Marini in hospital after 'heavy' crash
Honda rider Luca Marini is in hospital with multiple injuries after a "heavy" crash during training in 27-year-old Italian crashed at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, sustaining a dislocated hip, fractures to the sternum, a right collapsed lung and knee ligament damage. Marini, who is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings, was rushed to hospital and was later said to be in a stable condition."Thanks everyone for the support. I'll keep you posted," Marini wrote on Instagram. Marini was preparing for the Suzuka 8 Hour, the annual endurance race held at the Honda-owned Suzuka circuit. Honda said Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel again. The eighth race of the 2025 season is on 8 June in Aragon, Spain.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Honda's MotoGP rider Marini suffers severe injuries in crash while testing
May 28 (Reuters) - Honda rider Luca Marini suffered a nasty crash while testing in Japan, sustaining injuries to his hip, knee, chest and shoulder as well as a collapsed lung, the Japanese team said on Wednesday. Marini had travelled to the Suzuka Circuit after the British Grand Prix that was held over the weekend and the Italian was testing Honda's bike for the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race when he crashed heavily on the second day of testing. "Suffering from a dislocated left hip, damage to the ligaments in his left knee, fractures in the sternum and left collarbone and a right-sided pneumothorax, Marini was transferred to local hospital and stabilised," Honda said. "Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel." Honda did not give a timeline for Marini's return. The 27-year-old is 13th in the MotoGP riders' standings after seven rounds. The next MotoGP round is the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain on June 7-8.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Assured Guaranty Guarantees €96 Million Project Financing Loan for Spain's A-127 Aragon Regional Road
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE)*, an indirect subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that it has guaranteed principal and interest payments on a €96 million loan to Sociedad Concesionaria 5 Villas, S.A., ('SC5') an entity owned by Acciona Concesiones, S.L. and Papsa Infraestructuras S.A. The 23-year, fixed-rate loan guaranteed by AGE bearing a 3.65% coupon was provided by Bankinter, S.A., Kutxabank S.A., and Unicaja Banco S.A. Bondholders S.L. will act as security agent and financial guarantee trustee. The proceeds will be used to finance the construction of sections of the A-127 roadway. The project includes the expansion of a 24-kilometer roadway between the municipalities of Tauste and Ejea de los Caballeros, as well as the full renovation of a 14-kilometer stretch between Tauste and Gallur. Raphael de Tapol, Directeur Général of AGE, commented: 'This PPP transaction shows the value of our guarantee to major infrastructure sponsors seeking to issue cost-effective long-term debt for essential public sector infrastructure projects. The Aragon A-127 road project, which is part of the Aragon Regional Road Network Investment Plan, stimulates the local economy and provides the region with tangible societal benefits, improved connectivity and enhanced safety. We are proud to guarantee this financing for a project that reflects the best of public-private cooperation in the Spanish market.' Raul Serrano, Managing Director, Infrastructure Finance of AGE, commented: 'The successful close of this project marks a significant milestone, not only for AGE, but also for the broader banking and investment sector in Spain. It demonstrates the value of our financial guarantee for lenders. We are especially pleased to have worked alongside these three banks and look forward to opportunities to work together in the future.' Domiciled in Paris, AGE is Assured Guaranty's financial guarantee business in continental Europe. AGE is rated AA by S&P Global Ratings and AA+ by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. AGE's legal adviser on the transaction was Linklaters LLP in London and Madrid. Kenta Capital acted as financial adviser to SC5. Bankinter, S.A. acted as lead arranger in the transaction. IMPORTANT NOTICE All of the securities have been sold, and this announcement is for information purposes only. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ('Securities Act'), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold or transferred, directly or indirectly, in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. *AGE is an insurance company registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register (company number 852 597 384), authorised and regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), and governed by the French Insurance Code. AGE is a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL and, together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty). Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and non-U.S. public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets. Assured Guaranty also participates in the asset management business through its ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management, LP and certain of its investment management affiliates. AGL is a publicly traded (NYSE: AGO), Bermuda-based holding company. More information on AGL and its subsidiaries can be found at: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Any forward-looking statements made in this press release reflect AGL's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, difficulties executing Assured Guaranty's business strategy; the demand for Assured Guaranty's financial guarantees; adverse developments in Assured Guaranty's guaranteed portfolio; actions that the rating agencies may take at any time with respect to any of AGL's insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings, and/or of any securities AGL or any of its subsidiaries have issued and/or of transactions that AGL's insurance subsidiaries have insured; other risks and uncertainties that have not been identified at this time; management's response to these factors; and other risk factors identified in AGL's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of May 27, 2025. Assured Guaranty undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on CONTACT: Investor Relations: Robert Tucker, +1 212-339-0861 Senior Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications [email protected]: Ashweeta Durani, +1 212-408-6042 Director, Corporate Communications [email protected] KEYWORD: NEW YORK SPAIN NORTH AMERICA FRANCE UNITED STATES EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY INSURANCE FINANCE OTHER TRANSPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES URBAN PLANNING OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY TRANSPORT SOURCE: Assured Guaranty Ltd. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 12:30 AM/DISC: 05/27/2025 12:29 AM
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Assured Guaranty Guarantees €96 Million Project Financing Loan for Spain's A-127 Aragon Regional Road
Guaranteed debt to finance the construction and refurbishment of the A-127 road in Aragon, Spain PARIS, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE)*, an indirect subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that it has guaranteed principal and interest payments on a €96 million loan to Sociedad Concesionaria 5 Villas, S.A., ("SC5") an entity owned by Acciona Concesiones, S.L. and Papsa Infraestructuras S.A. The 23-year, fixed-rate loan guaranteed by AGE bearing a 3.65% coupon was provided by Bankinter, S.A., Kutxabank S.A., and Unicaja Banco S.A. Bondholders S.L. will act as security agent and financial guarantee trustee. The proceeds will be used to finance the construction of sections of the A-127 roadway. The project includes the expansion of a 24-kilometer roadway between the municipalities of Tauste and Ejea de los Caballeros, as well as the full renovation of a 14-kilometer stretch between Tauste and Gallur. Raphael de Tapol, Directeur Général of AGE, commented: "This PPP transaction shows the value of our guarantee to major infrastructure sponsors seeking to issue cost-effective long-term debt for essential public sector infrastructure projects. The Aragon A-127 road project, which is part of the Aragon Regional Road Network Investment Plan, stimulates the local economy and provides the region with tangible societal benefits, improved connectivity and enhanced safety. We are proud to guarantee this financing for a project that reflects the best of public-private cooperation in the Spanish market." Raul Serrano, Managing Director, Infrastructure Finance of AGE, commented: "The successful close of this project marks a significant milestone, not only for AGE, but also for the broader banking and investment sector in Spain. It demonstrates the value of our financial guarantee for lenders. We are especially pleased to have worked alongside these three banks and look forward to opportunities to work together in the future." Domiciled in Paris, AGE is Assured Guaranty's financial guarantee business in continental Europe. AGE is rated AA by S&P Global Ratings and AA+ by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. AGE's legal adviser on the transaction was Linklaters LLP in London and Madrid. Kenta Capital acted as financial adviser to SC5. Bankinter, S.A. acted as lead arranger in the transaction. IMPORTANT NOTICE All of the securities have been sold, and this announcement is for information purposes only. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold or transferred, directly or indirectly, in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. *AGE is an insurance company registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register (company number 852 597 384), authorised and regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), and governed by the French Insurance Code. AGE is a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL and, together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty). Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and non-U.S. public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets. Assured Guaranty also participates in the asset management business through its ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management, LP and certain of its investment management affiliates. AGL is a publicly traded (NYSE: AGO), Bermuda-based holding company. More information on AGL and its subsidiaries can be found at: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Any forward-looking statements made in this press release reflect AGL's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, difficulties executing Assured Guaranty's business strategy; the demand for Assured Guaranty's financial guarantees; adverse developments in Assured Guaranty's guaranteed portfolio; actions that the rating agencies may take at any time with respect to any of AGL's insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings, and/or of any securities AGL or any of its subsidiaries have issued and/or of transactions that AGL's insurance subsidiaries have insured; other risks and uncertainties that have not been identified at this time; management's response to these factors; and other risk factors identified in AGL's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of May 27, 2025. Assured Guaranty undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on Contacts Investor Relations:Robert Tucker, +1 212-339-0861Senior Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communicationsrtucker@ Media:Ashweeta Durani, +1 212-408-6042Director, Corporate Communicationsadurani@
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
GBI investigating the deaths of two people in the small city of Aragon, GA
Police in west Georgia are getting assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The agency confirmed via email Wednesday that they are conducting an investigation into the deaths of two individuals. On Tuesday, at about 2 p.m., the GBI was requested by Aragon Police Department to respond to the scene. 10 years later: Georgia siblings help send their sexual abuser to prison for life The investigation is active and ongoing. Based on preliminary information, there is no threat to the public. No information has been released on the deceased. Aragon is a city of just around 1,400 residents, according to the Census. It's about 18 miles south of Rome and about 34 miles west of Kennesaw in Polk County Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: GBI helping Aragon, GA police with two deaths
