Bridget Carter

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.

@BridgetCarterb

Bridget Carter

Latest

DATAROOMDataRoom

Carlyle Group takes lead in race for Waste Services

The US-based firm has taken pole position for the likely $1bn deal.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

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)

Ravenswood Gold Mine owners kick off $2bn sale campaign

EMR Capital and GEAR are understood to have fired the starting gun for the $2bn sale process of its Ravenswood Gold Mine, with promotional material now in the market.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

Developing Queensland - retirement living - Aveo Springfield.

Private equity firms assess merits of Aveo buy

A number of private equity firms are now casting their eye over Aveo ahead of bids due in mid-December for the $3bn-plus retirement village operator.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

08/10/2018: John Schroder is the former chief executive of commercial property at Stockland and has moved to student accommodation group Campus Living Villages as managing director. Photographed at the in offices in Sydney on Monday. Hollie Adams/The Australian

Bids land for $2bn Campus Living Villages

Campus Living Villages is for sale as student accommodation remains a hot topic of political debate in Australia.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 30 2024 ; A general view of the digital boards at the ASX in Sydney. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Is the market really ready for more IPOs?

Companies hoping that the markets will improve so they can list their businesses on the Australian Securities Exchange may be holding on a little longer after Symal opened flat on Thursday.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

Australian $1 coin and notes close-up, investing, generic

KKR seeks to offload Colonial First State stake

KKR is understood to be creating a data room for at least one prospective trade buyer to consider the $3bn-plus wealth management business, Colonial First State.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

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

Anglo ready to announce winner of coal mine auction

A decision by Anglo American about its Queensland-based coal assets is believed imminent, a week on from when final bids were due.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

Deloitte in insurance premium financer’s corner

Insurance premium financing company Attvest is understood to have been placed on the market.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

People working on packing line in factory - close up Picture: Istock

GS, UBS on the ticket for Amcor’s $US8.4bn packaging deal

Amcor’s acquisition of rival Berry Global is one of the largest mergers and acquisitions deals in Australia’s industrials sector for some time.

Bridget Carter

DATAROOMDataRoom

Lithium ion batteries generic Background image of lithium batteries of various sizes

Piedmont Lithium deal a funding exercise

Piedmont Lithium’s move to merge with Sayona Mining is seen as a funding play, sources say.

Bridget Carter

Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/bridget-carter/page/13