Apax Partners launches auction to sell Trader Corp: Reuters
British private equity firm Apax Partners LLP is exploring a sale of Trader Corp which could value the Canadian provider of advertising for automotive dealers at more than US$1.5 billion, including debt, sources told Reuters. Apax is working with investment banks that include Goldman Sachs Group Inc on a sale process for Trader, the sources said. Trader will pursue an initial public offering if the acquisition offers it receives do not meet Apax's valuation expectations.





