All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 114
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NewsKiddicare considers possible sale
Online nursery retailer Kiddicare has appointed advisory firm Grant Thornton to consult on a possible sale after receiving multiple bid approaches.
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NewsSchuh secures cash for buyout and expansion
Footwear retailer Schuh has secured a refinancing package from Lloyds Banking Group to buy out shares from two retiring shareholders and fund expansion plans.
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NewsShake-up for Peacocks as bidders circle
Peacocks has shaken up its management team as private equity houses circle the retailer.
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NewsTycoon Jagtiani amasses $1bn fund for raid on UK fashion retail
Dubai retail tycoon Micky Jagtiani has amassed a $1bn (£628.2m) fund for acquisitions next year and is again eyeing UK fashion retailers.
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NewsAnalysts warn bids for Blacks will reflect tough trading spell
Bids for outdoor goods specialist Blacks Leisure are unlikely to match the level offered by rival Sports Direct earlier this year, analysts fear.
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OpinionPrivate equity is shopping for retail deals
So far this year there have been 11 private equity-backed retail deals, representing more than 10% of all private equity transactions in 2010 and the third biggest sector focus after computer services and support services.
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NewsLiberty owner considers buying Jones Bootmaker
Marco Capello, owner and chairman of premium London department store Liberty, has signalled he is interested in adding footwear retailer Jones Bootmaker to build a retail portfolio.
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NewsSnow+Rock sets out plans to grow as management buyout team takes over
Snow+Rock managing director Dion Taylor has said he will open further stores following the management buyout of the company that was completed this week.
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AnalysisProfile: Peter Marks
The Co-op chief executive has been through tough times with the business. He tells George MacDonald about the retailer’s renaissance.
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NewsPaperchase set to grow following £30m buyout
Upmarket stationery and greetings cards retailer Paperchase is to ramp up its expansion plans under its new owners, Primary Capital.
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OpinionRetail M&A fears have become reality
Evidence suggests that the level of M&A activity in the sector has already slowed and we believe that it (and private equity investment, in particular) is likely to be more muted in the remainder of the year as what was previously feared has now become reality.
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NewsHalfords to hire mergers and acquisitions director
Motor accessories and cycles specialist Halfords is on the hunt for a head of mergers and acquisitions as it strives to bolster its offer.
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NewsFaith on brink of sale as John Kinnaird battles for MBO
The outcome of the sale process for Faith was due to be announced as Retail Week went to press.
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NewsFaith looks at management buyout as 'for sale' flag raised
Footwear retailer Faith has hired advisers to run a sale which is likely to lead to a management buyout backed by private equity.
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NewsHalfords buys Nationwide Autocentres for £73.2m
Motor accessories group Halfords has bolstered its service and repair operations with the £73.2m acquisition of 224-outlet Nationwide Autocentres.
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NewsHMV to buy Mama in £46m deal
Entertainment group HMV is to buy its joint venture partner Mama in a deal valuing the business at £46m.
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NewsLiberty attracts potential buyers
Several parties have expressed interest in acquiring famous department store Liberty but a deal may prove elusive.
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NewsPrivate equity bidders offer £800m for Pets at Home
Four private equity firms have each submitted offers of more than £800m for specialist retailer Pets at Home.
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NewsHilco-backed buyout on the cards at Habitat
The management of Habitat is understood to be close to securing a buyout of the furniture retailer.
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NewsBorders UK completes management buyout
Borders UK has been bought out by its management team, with backing from Valco Capital Partners.The management team is led by chief executive Philip Downer and finance director Mark Little.Borders UK was owned by Risk Capital Partners, which had been seeking a new investor for some time.The buyout is funded ...