Ex-Metcash boss tipped for The Warehouse
If Adamantem eventually succeeds in its pursuit of New Zealand retail chain The Warehouse, former Metcash CEO Ian Morrice could find himself at the helm.
Data Room
GIP set to pay $1.8bn for Singapore Power stake in Jemena
GIP is believed to be working with banks to fund a proposal wto buy an interest in the Jemena gas business from Singapore Power.
Magnetic proves a pull for potential suitors
The Raleigh Finlayson-led Genesis Minerals is considered a logical suitor for emerging listed gold producer Magnetic Resources, but South Africa’s Gold Fields has been in the data room.
SingPost ready to begin its $1bn local sale
Singapore Post is believed to be ready to start the sale process of its Australian business, which includes its Freight Management Holdings and CouriersPlease business.
Jemena suitor lines up acquisition of stake in $5bn gas business
One prospective buyer has dropped out but another is starting to look increasingly likely as it progresses towards an acquisition of Singapore Power’s 40 per cent stake in Jemena.
Southern Cross confirms TV unit on the block
The broadcaster has confirmed it is back in active talks with Paramount’s Network Ten about a sale of its regional television assets.
Shareholders drag their heels on Paladin’s Fission deal
Paladin Energy’s $1.3bn acquisition of Fission Uranium is facing a delay with shareholders slow to register to vote on the deal.
Post bank back on Labor agenda
A government-owned bank created out of Australia Post is understood to be back on the agenda.
Poor form means new Tabcorp boss likely to tap market
Tabcorp is another company that will likely see a newly appointed chief executive move to tap the market following a disappointing result on Wednesday.
Pacific Smiles has plenty to smile about as profits double
Dental care chain Pacific Smiles proved on Wednesday why the company was so sought after in a recent takeover battle, after more than doubling its underlying net profit to $8.5m.
Co-owners seek exit from MPC Kinetic
Private equity owners of MPC Kinetic are trying to stage an exit, six years after considering a float.
Yancoal could target Kestrel if its Anglo ambitions fail to fly
Locally listed miner Yancoal may try to snap up the $US3bn Kestrel coal mine from its private equity owner, EMR Capital.
Austin has hearty appetite but nothing ‘to warrant disclosure’
Perth-based Austin Engineering has made no secret of its appetite for acquisitions, clearly laying out plans in its full-year results.
BGH Capital’s CyberCX sale pushed down road
A sale of BGH Capital’s cybersecurity business, CyberCX, is possibly further off now as its most likely buyer, Telstra, has other priorities.
MinRes, Mitsui in the spotlight
Speculation is mounting that Chris Ellison-backed Mineral Resources could be in talks with Japan’s Mitsui.
Treasury’s big names on the block but who’s buying?
Deal-makers are unsure who will acquire the commercial wine brands of Treasury Wine Estates after Pernod Ricard sold its Australian business to Bain Capital.
Elanor taps Denison Partners for hotel sale
Investment bankers are getting busy on real estate sales for the troubled Elanor Investors.
Pressure mounts for IFM to buy ISPT
A merger between IFM and ISPT has been a long time in the making.
Suitors lining up for Kinetic
First round offers are due soon for the SkyBus owner, with the British arm drawing particular interest.
PEP in their step as private equity firm goes hunting for Waste
After timing divestments nicely at the market’s peak two years ago, Pacific Equity Partners is keen for acquisitions.
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