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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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Beach Energy keen on Sunshine State for deals

Rivals with stagnant share prices and CSG developments are on the acquisition agenda for the Kerry Stokes-backed energy group.

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REITs return to vogue as figures stack up for investors

Centuria Office Fund’s share price reflects high office vacancies in city fringe markets, a weak economy and working from home – but buyers could soon move in on Australian REITs.

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Workers working on conveyor belt in packaging plant. Cropped shot of worker hands takes parcel from moving belt conveyor at distribution warehouse Picture: Istock

Lone Star likely to bide its time over Orora

As Orora’s share price has declined, speculation has risen whether it could be back in the crosshairs of private equity suitor Lone Star Funds.

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03/12/2021 Founder of Mecca Cosmetica, Jo Horgan has announced their new store in Melbourne to open in 2023, which will be almost twice the size of its Sydney flagship, which is already the largest beauty outlet in the southern hemisphere. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Is Mecca founder readying for sale of $1bn beauty empire?

Speculation is growing that Jo Horgan’s beauty retail phenomenon Mecca Brands may find its way to the market with a valuation of well over $1bn.

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Thursday 29th February 2024.Insignia Financial CEO Scott Hartley.Photograph by Arsineh Houspian.

Insignia’s $3bn three-way bidding war and what it means for rivals

It’s now a three-way contest, but the question is will it result in a privatisation or another wealth management deal elsewhere?

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Back in black: Greenlit Brands’ Fantastic news

The owner of the Freedom Furniture and Fantastic Furniture chains, Greenlit Brands, has moved into profitability and is now better placed for a potential trade sale or listing.

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TA Associates back on Aussie shores and hunting opportunities

Fresh from striking a deal to buy part of Kiwi investment bank Craig’s, private equity firm TA Associates is back on this side of the Tasman hunting for more opportunities.

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Enormous demand for Aussie bond

An Australian Government Bond issue has drawn an extraordinary $76bn in demand.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 14, 2014 the Citibank Corporate Office & Headquarters is viewed in midtown Manhattan in New York. - Citigroup reported increased second-quarter earnings on July 15, 2019, benefitting from higher lending and lower expenses despite worries over a slowing economy. The first of the large US banks to report this week, Citigroup notched net income of $4.8 billion, up 6.9 percent from the year-ago period.Profits were lifted by a one-time $350 million gain from the initial public offering of the Tradeweb trading platform, which was led by Citigroup and other large banks. (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP)

Goldman Sachs banker in line for top Citi role

A banker from rival Goldman Sachs is being touted as a potential candidate for the top role at Citi’s Australian investment banking operations.

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Opening of The Star Grand and Queen's Wharf precinct in Brisbane, Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Crown owner Blackstone fancied to snap up Star

There’s talk that the New York-based private equity firm is once again having some serious conversations in the background about taking over Star Entertainment.

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