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Bain and Blackstone join Coles Myer bidBain Capital, The Blackstone Group and Pacific Equity Partners are joining a consortium of buyout firms that has approached Coles Myer with a takeover offer.
- Gap stock surges amid buyout rumours
The struggling US retailer see shares rise by 7% after reports that it is considering a sale.
- EMI and Permira talks collapse
Permira’s takeover bid for EMI has been rejected, sending shares in the group up 3.25p to 271p today.
- Ham Lane, PCG in battle for Oregon
Two private equity advisory firms, Hamilton Lane and Pacific Corporate Group, are the finalists in Oregon’s search for a new consultant, following heavy turnover at PCG.
- 3i to buy VNU Business Media Europe for €320m(2)
3i will buy VNU Business Media Europe from VNU, an information and media company, for €320 million, bringing the number of media businesses in the private equity company’s portfolio to eight.
- 3i to buy VNU Business Media Europe for €320m
3i will buy VNU Business Media Europe from VNU, an information and media company, for €320 million, bringing the number of media businesses in the private equity company’s portfolio to eight.
- KKR, Permira plan European TV consolidation
The two buyout groups have seen off rival bidders to take a control stake in ProSieben-Sat.1, a German broadcaster, which ultimately they plan to merge with SBS Broadcasting, a European TV rival and portfolio business.
- US buyout groups join BVCA
Bain Capital, Blackstone, Carlyle and KKR have signed up to the BVCA, a UK trade body, as the industry continues its charm offensive.
- Kohlberg scoops IR talent from Canadian pension
Dominique Hansen, a vice president at OMERS Capital, is slated to join mega-buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts next month.
- MBK and TPG-Newbridge to compete for China Networks
Two private equity firms have been shortlisted from an original list of six that included Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Goldman Sachs to compete for the acquisition of China Networks Systems, a Taiwanese cable TV operator.