buyout

7-Eleven confirms huge buyout proposal from Circle K owner

The Canadian owner of Circle K wants to buy rival Seven & i, which, if the deal is agreed, would be the largest foreign takeover of a Japanese listed company; however antitrust issues are likely.

August 20, 2024

Why ChemChina displaced Syngenta for jumbo bond

Six months after Syngenta pulled a $7 billion bond sale, its Chinese parent, ChemChina, sells the largest corporate bond sale by an Asian issuer so far this year.

March 08, 2018

ChemChina pushes back Syngenta offer — again

The Chinese company has delayed its record-breaking acquisition as it navigates a slew of approvals.

September 06, 2016

Permira adds strength to China team

Alan Chen jumps ship from Goldman Sachs to Permira to head the China business, while Christian Paul joins the European buyout fund as portfolio director.

August 07, 2011

Maxis prepares to relist in Malaysia's largest IPO ever

Two years after being taken private, Maxis will relist the domestic portion of its business, offering investors a high-quality yield play.

October 15, 2009

CapitaLand makes cash offer for Ascott Group

Ascott's share price soars as the offer represents a 43% premium to the latest market price.

January 08, 2008

Hedge funds play the Maxis takeover story

A $240 million block trade in Maxis shares is completed at a 0.5% discount to the adjusted buyout offer, providing hedge funds with an arbitrage opportunity.

June 06, 2007

Merrill raises MBO finance for drill-ship operator

The management of Neptune Marine pays $185 million to boost its stake from 11% to 55% in a matter of weeks.

April 03, 2007

Merrill Lynch arranges buyout of Indonesia's fourth largest coal miner

The $279 million deal is financed through a privately- placed two-tranche loan structure which gives investors a right to 30% of any future equity upside.

August 01, 2006