Bankruptcy Financing: Big Lots secured a $10 million DIP draw to fund its Chapter 11 sale, highlighting the critical role of bankruptcy financing in restructuring. Retail Challenges: As a discount...
Intense Bidding War: KKR and Bain Capital are locked in a fierce $4 billion battle to acquire Fuji Soft, a leading Japanese tech firm. Strategic Asset: Fuji Soft's expertise in software development...
Strategic Rejection: Wiz's decision to reject Google's $23 billion acquisition offer and pursue an IPO underscores its confidence in long-term growth potential and market dominance. Independence and...
Resisting Record Buyout: Seven & i Holdings Co., the parent company of 7-Eleven, is resisting a record $47 billion buyout proposal from Alimentation Couche-Tard, representing a 22% increase from the...
Corporate Governance Scrutiny: Pfizer's legal threats against former executives Ian Read and Frank D'Amelio for collaborating with activist investor Starboard Value have raised concerns about...
Alarming Default Rates: Private equity-backed firms faced a 17% default rate from Jan 2022 to Aug 2023, nearly double the 9% rate for non-PE firms. Top Sponsors Impacted: Major PE sponsors like...
Transformative Investment: CVC Capital Partners, a Luxembourg-based private equity firm, is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in The Hundred's Oval Invincibles cricket franchise, marking the...
Bankruptcy Filing: Big Lots, a leading discount retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid persistent inflation, high interest rates, and declining consumer demand for home goods....
Strategic Portfolio Realignment: Intel's potential sale of a significant stake in Mobileye, an autonomous vehicle tech firm, aims to optimize its portfolio and improve financial health....
Regulatory Hurdles: The proposed $15 billion merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel faces significant regulatory scrutiny from U.S. authorities over national security and antitrust concerns,...
