Brazil’s JBS has eyes on Aussie pork producer
Brazilian meat processing giant JBS is back on the acquisition trail with Australian pork producer Riverlea in its sights.
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Medibank looks at Ballantyne
A new name has emerged among the contenders for the chief executive role at Medibank — former Healthscope managing director Gordon Ballantyne.
Macquarie drafted in as Westpac weighs NZ sale
Westpac’s strategic review of its New Zealand business has zeroed in on the $NZ6bn ($5.5bn) retail component of its operations.
SG Fleet poised for LeasePlan bid
SG Fleet has entered a trading halt, with sources suggesting it is making efforts to finalise a deal to buy LeasePlan.
Platinum eyes Global Express
Further evidence is emerging that Platinum Equity is gunning hard for Toll’s Global Express unit.
Latitude Financial waits on retail demand for IPO
Latitude Financial’s owners are expected to upsize the retail component of its initial public offering after being met with overwhelming demand.
Peter Warren revs up $500m-plus float hopes
Peter Warren Automotive is believed to be working towards a cornerstone process for its initial public offering that could result in the vehicle dealership listing with a market value between $500m and $550m.
Goldman drafted for Harris Farm
Goldman Sachs is understood to have been drafted in to work with the family owners of Harris Farm as they contemplate the future of the business.
Peter Warren valued ahead of IPO
The Quadrant-owned Peter Warren Automotive readies for its float as new and used car sales are on the rise.
Pepsi offering Aussie snacks
Global drinks giant PepsiCo is understood to have approached three US-based investment banks about their views on its Australian snacks division.
Buyers line up for Westpac car loan portfolio
Westpac’s plans to sell its $11bn car loans and dealer finance portfolio through Morgan Stanley appears to be drawing a large crowd.
Crunch time for IPOs
This week is shaping up to be crunch time for a number of initial public offering prospects, with the $1 billion-plus Peter Warren Automotive set to be releasing analyst research.
After Crown bid, what next for Blackstone?
Blackstone’s low-ball offer for Crown may just pave the way for a higher bid, but meanwhile it could have other targets in mind.
Bingo more than a load of rubbish for Europeans
The Sydney-based Tartak family are understood to have weighed a sale of Bingo Industries to a European group in the months before it listed in 2017.
Carlyle firming for Endeavour
Carlyle is firming as a likely buyer of Woolworth’s $10bn-plus Endeavour drinks business, which houses the Dan Murphy’s liquor chain.
Bidders face dilemma over Link sale
The owners and potential buyers of Link Administration face a dilemma over what should be done with the $2.9bn takeover target.
Harris Farm sows seeds for sale
Harris Farm could be finally moving forward with plans for a sale, with the family owners giving more thought to the future of the business.
Airtasker IPO delayed due to ASX blunder
Sharemarket debut delayed by a day due to an ASX ‘processing omission’, adding to the exchange’s embarrassment.
More Bingo suitors emerging
Two other suitors have emerged in the $2.3 billion-plus competition for Bingo Industries, just days.
Japanese in running for Westpac life insurance
With the sale of Westpac’s mortgage insurance division to Arch Capital now out of the way, attention turns back to its life insurance business.
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