B Communications completed a major secondary sale of 441,135,157 ordinary shares of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd., generating approximately NIS 2.7 billion (USD 840 million). The offering attracted strong investor demand and underscores the sustained appeal of Israel’s telecom sector to international capital markets. Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP advised B Communications as U.S. counsel, […]
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Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. has completed a significant NIS 276 million capital and debt restructuring designed to optimise its financial position. The process included two exchange offers replacing its Series A convertible bonds with a new exchange unit combining company shares and Series B straight bonds. The restructuring strengthens the company’s balance sheet and enhances […]
Haifa Port’s acquisition has been bolstered by a long-term refinancing package led by Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., securing one of Israel’s largest financing transactions of the past year. The NIS 2.8 billion facility strengthens the long-term stability of a strategic national asset and supports continued investment in port operations and infrastructure. The transaction reinforces the […]
Mekorot has moved forward with the Sabha D desalination plant in Eilat, completing a two-stage tender process and signing a Design-Build contract with BlueGen, a subsidiary of Generation Capital. The NIS 425 million project will expand production capacity by 20 million cubic meters per year, strengthening water supply to Israel’s southern region. ERM advised throughout […]
Shapir Engineering and Shapir Living have expanded their ownership in the nationwide senior-living operator “Ad 120,” acquiring an additional 15% stake at a valuation of NIS 1.9 billion. Shapir now holds 68% of the company, following the transaction, which reinforces Shapir’s strategic position in Israel’s growing senior-living and residential infrastructure market. The NIS 280 million […]
Israel has introduced a sweeping reform to its tax framework for the high-tech and venture capital sectors, aiming to clarify rules around fund management, IP valuation, and incentives for returning talent. We asked IsraelDesks members to offer their superstar analysis of the changes, which are designed to strengthen Israel’s position as a global innovation hub […]
Even amid the uncertainty of 2025 and the strain of a prolonged war, Israel’s founders, entrepreneurs, and companies continue to push forward with remarkable resolve. Market conditions may be anything but ordinary, yet the country’s signature blend of resilience, ingenuity, and bold decision-making remains unmistakable. Funds are still being raised, deals are closing, and new […]
Clearmind Medicine, a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company developing psychedelic-based treatments for mental health and addiction, completed two registered direct offerings of common shares and pre-funded warrants in November 2025. The fundraising supports the company’s continued clinical development and strengthens its position in the growing psychedelics therapeutics market. Greenberg Traurig Tel Aviv advised Clearmind Medicine, led by […]
Israel has proposed a 2026 tax-incentive framework aimed at encouraging aliyah and the return of veteran residents by offering temporary tax exemptions to individuals who establish residency during that year. The initiative follows a sharp global increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, and targets high-socioeconomic individuals who may now consider relocating. The government […]
In addition to the boost to the southern city of Ashkelon above, the Israeli government has approved a NIS 1.2 billion urban renewal plan designed to transform Beersheba into a leading economic and technology center for the Negev. The multiyear project includes new residential and commercial construction, major infrastructure upgrades, and targeted investment to draw […]
