Centerra Gold Inc.

Truist Financial, led by new CEO Mike Lyons, is restructuring its consumer banking business and selling its direct-to-consumer lending platform, LightStream, to Carlyle Group for $7.7 billion. The deal is expected to close by year-end, generating $7.2 billion in net proceeds. Lyons, who joined in September, has also overseen the sale of the bank's near-prime auto lending business. The bank has hired new executives to lead consumer and small business banking.

Azimut Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AZM) (OTCQX:AZMTF) has signed an option agreement with a subsidiary of Centerra Gold Inc. for the Corvet and Kaanaayaa properties in Quebec. Centerra can earn up to 70% interest by funding $16M in exploration and making $850K in cash payments. Azimut will operate initially, with Centerra assuming control if the second option is exercised. Centerra owns 12.67% of Azimut's shares. The deal is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Carlyle Group halted pursuit of Lukoil's overseas assets after their agreement expired in July. Lukoil is now negotiating with other potential buyers. US sanctions on Lukoil, imposed in 2025, complicate international operations. OFAC extended a general license until October 22 for asset sale negotiations. Lukoil's international portfolio includes European refineries and projects in Azerbaijan and Iraq.

Carlyle Group withdrew from a deal to acquire Lukoil's international assets, valued at $22 billion, due to lack of US regulatory approval. The deal, initially agreed in January 2026, has now collapsed. Lukoil's assets are still up for sale, attracting interest from other bidders, including Exxon Mobil and Todd Boley, according to Bloomberg and Financial Times.

Carlyle Group has withdrawn from pursuing a deal to acquire Lukoil's international assets, according to a spokesman. The assets, valued at around $22 billion, were put up for sale last year due to U.S. sanctions on Russia. Carlyle had initially agreed to buy the assets, excluding those in Kazakhstan, and was in talks with several partners. Other companies, including Exxon Mobil, had shown interest in the portfolio.

Carlyle Asia Partners (part of The Carlyle Group, NASDAQ: CG) acquired a majority stake in Nido Home Finance, Edelweiss's housing finance arm, for approximately USD 215 million. The deal includes a primary capital infusion of INR 1,450 crore and a secondary purchase of a 45% stake from Edelweiss. Nido's net worth is expected to nearly triple to INR 2,300 crore within 18 months. The investment aims to fuel growth in India's affordable housing sector.