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Bridget Carter has worked as a writer and editor for The Australian’s DataRoom column since it was launched in 2013, focusing on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and investment banking. She has been a journalist for more than 18 years, covering a broad range of events and topics, including high profile court cases and crimes, natural disasters, social issues and company news.

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Healthscope's Melbourne office. Healthscope is Australia's second biggest private hospital operator.Picture:Ian Currie

Bain Capital zeroes in on Healthscope’s debt pile

Bain Capital has been sharpening its recapitalisation focus on Healthscope in recent weeks, according to sources.

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TOPSHOT - Gold bullion bars are pictured after being inspected and polished at the ABC Refinery in Sydney on August 5, 2020. - Gold prices hit 2,000 USD an ounce on markets for the first time on August 4, the latest surge in a commodity seen as a refuge amid economic uncertainty. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Asian suitors fall by the wayside in $2bn goldmine auction

Indonesian suitors which had been closing in on the Ravenswood goldmine in Queensland are believed to have staged a retreat.

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Tungsten is one of the hardest elements on earth and is commonly used in steel alloys for tool making as well as for solar technology, wind turbine blades and filaments for lighting. Picture: Supplied

Buyers eye Peabody coal assets after $5.8bn Anglo portfolio buy

Peabody Energy is fielding approaches from parties seeing if it would sell some coal assets after its Anglo deal last year.

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Activist investor sizes up Southern Cross Media

Sandon Capital has been lining up a new chair for the radio broadcaster, despite shareholders remaining happy with the current one.

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FEE APPLIES... NSW Police and RMS NSW have conducted a safety audit on the BINGO waste disposal business at Auburn after a garbage truck was involved in a fatal accident where a woman was killed riding her pushbike at Stanmore recently. Trucks were being inspected whilst drivers were being drug and alcohol tested just after 6am. The operation was conducted by Chief Inspector Stephen Blair from Traffic and Highway Patrol. FEE APPLIESPics Bill Hearne

Bingo Industries debt holders to seek investment bank advice

Lenders owed about $800m of debt on Bingo Industries are expected to hire an investment banking adviser as they await news on the future of the cash-strapped business.

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L1 Capital founders and co-chief investment officers Mark Landau (left) and Rafi Lamm

Platinum merger plan values L1 Capital at about $1bn

Top stock pickers Raphael Lamm and Mark Landau have the backing of Platinum founder Kerr Neilson for a deal.

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Greenhill Australia slips to loss as new owner prompts changes

The company, which was recently sold to a Japanese financial firm, advised on the Pacific Smiles takeover battle in Australia last year.

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Multiplex posts $122m loss, hit by Queen’s Wharf project

The Brookfield-owned company is believed to have taken a major financial hit from building the Brisbane complex for Star Entertainment and its backers.

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Dairy products assortment shot on rustic wooden table. Dairy products included are milk, yogurt, butter, goat cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, emmental cheese, eggs and hard cheese. Low key DSRL studio photo taken with Canon EOS 5D Mk II and Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Bega, Fonterra in standoff over brands

Bega Cheese appears to be playing hardball with Fonterra over the latter’s $2bn-plus Mainland Group sale process, after refusing to waive its legal right to take back its brand licences.

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MS Australia stages comeback with strong deal pipeline ahead

The Wall Street bank was hit by the deal slowdown in 2023 but is building further on its recovery staged last year.

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