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Another twist in Altadis takeover(2)Altadis, the Spanish cigarette maker that CVC, PAI and Cinven are stalking, has reportedly met with Imperial Tobacco to re-think a takeover by the UK trade buyer.
- Goldman and Weinsteins launch Asian film fund(2)
Film producers Harvey and Joel Weinstein’s company has reportedly teamed up with Goldman Sachs to set up a $285m Asian film fund, which will finance some leading Asian cinematic talent.
- TXU-deal banker arrested for insider trading(4)
A Credit Suisse investment banker was arrested for alleged insider trading in various mergers and acquisitions including the $45 billion TXU deal.
- Buyout firms circle A$1bn Australian lender(2)
KKR and GE Capital have reportedly teamed up to bid for RAMS, an Australian mortgage provider valued at about A$1 billion, as private equity firms and banks clamour for exposure to the booming Australian housing market.
- Challenger merges with Foxbridge(2)
Investment bank Challenger Capital Group has merged with Foxbridge Partners, a middle market private equity firm established last year.
- TXU-deal banker arrested for insider trading(3)
A Credit Suisse investment banker was arrested for alleged insider trading in various mergers and acquisitions including the $45 billion TXU deal.
- Sainsbury shares rise as buyout consortium takes pole position(2)
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has ruled out an imminent bid for supermarket chain Sainsbury, removing a major obstacle to a potential offer from the CVC-led buyout consortium eyeing the company.
- Pacific Equity Partners $1.3bn MBO attempt fails(2)
As expected, Pacific Equity Partners and the co-founders of Australia’s Flight Centre failed to receive enough shareholder support to take the listed travel agency private, after its largest shareholder voted against the deal.
- Blackstone starts selling after biggest ever buyout(2)
The Blackstone Group yesterday sealed a hard-fought victory in the $40 billion battle for Equity Office Properties. Now its thoughts will turn to making sure its investment bears fruit, writes James Taylor.
- Wolseley shares leap on Cinven report(2)
Shares in building supplies group Wolseley rose as much as 8 percent this morning following reports that buyout firm Cinven is preparing a bid for the company, but Wolseley has denied receiving any approach.