Bain Capital, CVC Come Together To Bid For Walgreen’s Boots UK: Sky News
According to Sky News, Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners are assembling a joint bid for Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc’s (NASDAQ: WBA) Boots UK, which trades from more than 2,000 stores and employs over 50,000 people. Retail insiders said that Bain and CVC were being advised by bankers at Lazard on their interest in Boots. A joint […]
Penumbra Weighs Combination With Shockwave Medical: Bloomberg
Penumbra Inc (NYSE: PEN) is exploring a potential deal with Shockwave Medical Inc (NASDAQ: SWAV), Bloomberg reported citing people with knowledge of the matter. According to the people, Penumbra has held talks with Shockwave … Full story available on Benzinga.com Read More
2 Chamath Palihapitiya SPAC Deals Rumored: Will He Land The Year’s First Deal Once Again?
The 2022 year has started quietly for SPACs, with no deals announced in the first five trading days of the year. Although two new SPAC rumors have popped up since the market closed on Friday and both involve a well-known name in the SPAC space. Akili Interactive: A company that specializes in technology-based cognitive therapies […]
Opensea Valuation Hits New Record $13B With Increased Surge In Volume: Report
Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea could hit a new record valuation as a private company, according to a recent report. What Happened: OpenSea is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $13 billion, according to Newcomer and author Eric Newcomer. The new funding round would be led by Coatue, according to sources. Kathryn Haun’s […]
Bain Capital Reportedly Eyeing Boots UK Takeover From Walgreens: Report
Bain Capital reportedly approached Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) months ago about taking over Boots, although Walgreens didn’t comment on the matter. The Sunday Times said Walgreens “received a takeover approach from Bain Capital more than two months ago” and is “positioning itself as a frontrunner in a forthcoming auction for Boots after completing months of due diligence. […]
Could Forbes Go Private Instead Of A SPAC Deal? Here’s What The Latest Report Says
A leading financial media company could have an alternative to a previously announced SPAC merger, according to a new report. What Happened: Investment firm GSV Asset Management could be bidding to buy Forbes Media in an alternative buyout for the company versus a previously announced SPAC merger, according to Axios. The price tag on Forbes […]