Mexican-themed restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez tried to sell itself to New York-headquartered buyout giant Blackstone before deciding to proceed with a $2.2 billion float that bankers hope will defrost the IPO market and put listings back on the menu.
Guzman y Gomez co-founder and co-CEO, Steven Marks is finally listing the Mexican food chain on the ASX. Richard Walker/RDW Photography
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