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Geoff Wilson declined to comment on whether his firm, Wilson Asset Management, was interested in forging a deal with Platinum.

A Platinum deal: Geoff Wilson eyes move for Kerr Neilson’s $12b giant

A bidding war may break out for Platinum Asset Management, with prominent investor Geoff Wilson said to be among the parties interested in the funds management group.

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For the past six years, Kerr Neilson has been intent on recouping the $585 million wiped from his personal wealth.

Kerr Neilson lost over $500m in six years. Then he made it all back

The billionaire watched as the performance of the company he once ran, Platinum Asset Management, tanked alongside his fortune, spurring him into action.

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Kerr Neilson, the co-founder of Platinum Asset Management.

Frustrated billionaire’s dummy spit could shake up money management

The godfather of funds management, Kerr Neilson, wants to see changes at Platinum Asset Management. But without a board or executive position he has been relegated to firing potshots from the sidelines.

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Investors were counting on a strong month for asset manager Platinum but ongoing under-performance has triggered a major sell-off.

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Platinum Asset Management's investments stumbled after founder Kerr Mr Nielson said he would step down as the fund's chief executive.

Trade war, global growth fears crimp Platinum's profit

Listed fund manager Platinum Asset Management has reported a 17 per cent fall in annual profit following what it said was a disappointing investment performance.

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