Private Equity stories - Page 14

Major step as Dick Smith lists on ASX
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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Iconic consumer electronics business has officially been admitted to the list of the Australian Securities Exchange.

Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.

BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.

Dick Smith completes final business buyout
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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Dick Smith, now free from its financial obligations to Woolworths, embarks on a new chapter of growth and expansion under Anchorage Capital Partners.

SMBs bag $40m capital fund boost
Mon, 1st Jul 2013
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NZ Superannuation Fund injects NZ$40m into Kiwi SMBs, aiming to fuel their growth in global markets through Pioneer Capital’s management.

Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing
Tue, 14th May 2013
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Auckland software company Serko plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year.

Privacy push drops Dell's profits
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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World's third largest PC maker reports a 31% drop in profits, amid Michael Dell's attempt to take the company private.

Dell closing in on $23 billion private deal
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Dell is on the brink of a monumental $23 billion deal to go private, with shares poised at up to $13.75, in tech's biggest buyout since the recession.

Microsoft in talks to buyout Dell
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft is nearing a multi-billion-dollar deal to help finance Dell's buyout, aiming to transform the iconic computer maker's future.

Dell debating going private
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

The Warehouse acquires Noel Leeming
Mon, 10th Dec 2012
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In a pivotal $65m move, The Warehouse secures Noel Leeming Group, aiming to dominate NZ's non-food retail sector and embrace tech growth.

Xero heads for Oz after sales hike
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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The cloud-based accounting platform provider more than doubled first-half sales and expects to list across the Tasman next month as it boosts its oper.

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

Investors to Facebook: more women, please
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.

Intercad completes management buyout
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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Bosses at Australasian 3D modelling software distribution company take advantage of bank's decision to divest.

LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.

Motorola Solutions shaves off wireless broadband products
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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Motorola trims portfolio, selling its Orthogon and Canopy wireless products to form Cambium Networks, aimed at boosting global broadband connectivity.

MYOB sold to Bain Capital
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Bain Capital acquires MYOB from Archer Capital in a deal valued between AU$1.2bn and AU$1.3bn after Sage Group's bid fails.

Oracle offers HP’s Hurd a job - Updated
Mon, 6th Sep 2010
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Oracle has confirmed the appointment of HP's former CEO, embroiled in scandal, as its co-president and director.

2degrees enters a new phase
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.