Catherine Badour

Netflix plans to raise $2 billion to fund new content: Reuters

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) said on Monday it plans to raise about $2 billion in debt to fund original shows, acquire content and for possible acquisitions, Reuters reported.

CVC invites banks to pitch to sell or list Nordic optical retailer Synsam: Reuters

Private equity fund CVC has invited banks to pitch for the sale or initial public offering of Nordic optical retailer Synsam, sources told Reuters, in a deal which could value the company at more than $950 million.

Lion Capital sells Dutch retailer HEMA to Dutch billionaire: Reuters

HEMA, one of the Netherlands’ largest retail chains, said on Thursday it will be bought for an undisclosed sum by investment firm Ramphastos Investments, owned by Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, Reuters reported.

Astorg and Montagu to control health devices supplier Nemera: Reuters

French private equity firm Astorg on Wednesday said it had reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in health devices manufacturer Nemera from Montagu Private Equity, with Nemera to be jointly controlled by Astorg and Montagu.

Blackstone concedes defeat to Canada's Oxford in battle for Australia's Investa: Reuters

Private equity giant Blackstone Group (BX.N) has quit a takeover battle for Australian office-block owner Investa Office Fund (IOF.AX) after it was gazumped by Canadian landlord Oxford Properties Group’s A$3.35 billion ($2.4 billion) bid.

Acadia Healthcare in talks with private equity firms, say sources: Reuters

Acadia Healthcare Co Inc (ACHC.O), a U.S. operator of behavioral health centers, is in talks with private equity firms about selling itself after attracting buyout interest, sources told Reuters.

Casino mogul Fertitta approaches Caesars about merger: Reuters

Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire owner of the Golden Nugget Casinos, has approached U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp about merging it with his own gaming empire, Reuters reported.

Uber considers minority investors for self-driving car unit: FT

Uber Technologies Inc is considering selling minority stakes in its costly self-driving car unit as the ride-hailing company tries to address rising cost pressures ahead of its initial public offering, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Uber IPO proposals value company at $120 billion: WSJ

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc could be valued at $120 billion, when it finally goes public next year according to proposals made by U.S. banks bidding to run the offering, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Lyft selects JPMorgan, Credit Suisse for IPO in 2019: Reuters

Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc has chosen JPMorgan Chase & Co, Credit Suisse and Jefferies as underwriters for its initial public offering, slated for the first half of 2019, Reuters reported.