Catherine Badour

Bridgepoint mulls IPO of Polish Smyk toys and clothes stores, say sources: Reuters

London-based private equity group Bridgepoint is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Smyk in Warsaw, a children’s apparel and toy store chain, sources told Reuters.

Ant Financial raises $14 billion in world's largest-ever single fundraising: Reuters

Ant Financial Services Group, operator of China’s biggest online payment platform, on Friday said it raised around $14 billion in what market watchers called the biggest-ever single fundraising globally by a private company.

IWG says Starwood Capital, TDR have until June 29 to make firm takeover offers: Reuters

IWG Plc (IWG.L) said on Friday that U.S. property investment firm Starwood Capital and British private equity fund TDR Capital will now have until June 29 to make firm offers for the company or walk away.

Ride hailing firm Gett raises $80 million from VW, others: Reuters

Israel-based ride hailing app Gett has raised $80 million in a funding round that values the company at $1.4 billion, it said on Thursday.

PetSmart taps advisers to trim $8 billion debt pile: Reuters

PetSmart Inc, the largest U.S. pet retailer, has hired restructuring advisers to explore ways to trim its debt pile of more than $8 billion as it continues to face falling profits, Reuters reported.

Australia's Mirvac buys 50 percent stake in Sydney property from Blackstone fund: Reuters

Mirvac Group (MGR.AX), an Australian diversified landlord and property developer, said on Wednesday it will buy a 50 percent stake in a Sydney property from a Blackstone Group LP-managed fund.

Kuwaiti creditor refuses Abraaj deal, may prompt provisional liquidation, say sources: Reuters

A Kuwaiti creditor is refusing to agree to a debt settlement deal with Abraaj, which could push the private equity firm to seek provisional liquidation, sources told Reuters.

PetSmart taps advisers to trim $8 billion debt pile, say sources: Reuters

PetSmart Inc, the largest U.S. pet retailer, has hired restructuring advisers to explore ways to trim its debt pile of more than $8 billion as it continues to face falling profits, sources told Reuters.

Devon Energy to sell EnLink Midstream interests for $3.13 billion: Reuters

Oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp (DVN.N) said on Wednesday it plans to sell its interests in EnLink Midstream to an affiliate of fund manager Global Infrastructure Partners for $3.13 billion in cash.

Takeover deal for Dutch retail chain Hema falls through, says report: Reuters

Belgian investor Core Equity has dropped its interest in a takeover of Hema, one of the largest retail chains in the Netherlands, the De Telegraaf newspaper reported on Wednesday.