Dexus poised for merger success
The vote on whether the AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund will merge with a rival Dexus fund is expected to convincingly go the latter’s way on Tuesday.
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Tabcorp cracks whip on demerger
The drum beats are getting louder that Tabcorp chairman Steven Gregg will soon announce a demerger of the company’s wagering and media arm.
Latitude secures $813m for its BNPL growth
Non-bank lender Latitude Financial has completed an $813m securitisation offer to fund its growing “buy now, pay later” platform.
Apollo and real estate group eye bids for Crown
Apollo Global Management is said to be weighing up whether to launch a takeover proposal for the $8bn casino operator Crown Resorts.
MetLife denies sell-off plans
MetLife says it doesn’t plan to sell its Australian operations right now, but some are betting a divestment may soon be on the cards.
PEP fields fresh Evolution Healthcare offer
Pacific Equity Partners is understood to have fielded an offer from an infrastructure buyer keen to acquire its Evolution Healthcare business.
KKR taps Gresham for towers
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have tapped advisory firm Gresham in their pursuit of Singtel’s Optus towers.
More suitors weighing Crown tilt
New York-based private equity firm Blackstone could soon be facing more competition for Crown Resorts.
Macquarie trumps rival in Vitalharvest bid war
The competition for Vitalharvest Freehold Trust is heating up, with Macquarie’s agricultural arm lifting its offer to $229m.
Investment banks plan June listing for Pexa
Investment banks pulling together a potential float of Property Exchange Australia are aiming for a June listing and hope to find cornerstone support next month.
Macquarie cooking up SunPork float
Speculation is mounting that Queensland-based SunPork could be the next company in the smallgoods space to come to market.
Ares eyes AMP infrastructure
Ares Management is believed to be moving towards a deal with AMP that will result in it owning only the infrastructure division within AMP Capital.
Offshore groups line up for Medical Director
Affinity Equity Partners is understood to be in talks with at least one group out of Europe or the United Kingdom to buy its Medical Director business.
Pepper Money homing in on Humm
The Kohlberg Kravis Roberts-owned Pepper Money is understood to have more than one acquisition target on its agenda.
Crescent in running for Healthe Care hospitals
Private equity firm Crescent Capital has emerged in the final round of the competition to buy Healthe Care’s acute care hospitals.
Wylie eyes yoghurt producer
The business of high-profile investment banker and investor John Wylie is believed to be closing in on the yoghurt business five:am.
Allegro Funds deal with Japan Post to buy Toll unit
Allegro Funds has agreed a deal to buy Toll Group’s Global Express unit from Japan Post.
DGL set to list as $257m business
Chemical waste management business DGL Group has locked in a $1 per share price for its IPO, taking its market value to $257m.
Australian Clinical Labs set for May 14 debut
Australian Clinical Labs to launch book build for IPO April 27 after pricing shares at $4 each, taking market value to $809.3m.
Pepper Money analyst research released ahead of IPO plans
Pepper Money’s initial public offering plans are gathering momentum as analyst research is released.
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