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Standard offloads Wellard loans
Bridget CarterStandard Chartered Bank is understood to have offloaded its loans to live cattle exporter Wellard Group.
Archer pursues Camp Australia
Bridget CarterBuyout firms are eager to capitalise on the growing demand for childcare as more mothers remain in the workforce.
Mizuho Bank offloads BIS loans
Bridget CarterJapanese lender Mizuho Bank is believed to have offloaded its debt in KKR’s BIS Industries for about 68c in the dollar.
Super Pit sale on the cards
Bridget CarterThe process, which is being run by Credit Suisse, is said to be down to two final bidders, including one Chinese party.
Complectus abandons IPO
Bridget CarterPerpetual Guardian — now known as Complectus — has abandoned plans for an IPO in Australia and New Zealand.
KordaMentha wins court case
Bridget CarterArrium’s administrator, KordaMentha, won a victory in the Federal Court of Victoria yesterday.
Rio ‘should lift Oyu stake’
Bridget CarterRio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques should consider an increased stake in the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
Linn, Clement in race for Tap Oil
Bridget CarterTwo familiar names are in the running for the top job at one of the country’s forgotten petroleum upstarts, Tap Oil.
Dealmakers target vet clinics
Bridget CarterVet clinics and pet stores are back in play, with Mercury Capital’s Australian Animal Hospitals said to be for sale.
Westpac bond issue goes ahead
Bridget CarterWestpac was forced to delay its move to tap the bond market for about $1 billion last week after the US election.
Ma hands over Liberty CEO role
Michael BennetLiberty Financial founder Sherman Ma has stepped back from managing the non-bank lender.
Arrium sell-off to be delayed
Bridget CarterA sale of Arrium is now unlikely to be completed soon, as hedge funds agitate for a sale of its debt by lenders.
Centuria’s 360 move in limbo
Bridget CarterThe mooted takeover by Centuria Funds Management of 360 Capital could be hanging in the balance.
Six big deals defy uncertainty
Bridget CarterAustralian deal-makers are expected to announce about six sizeable transactions by early next year.
Archer needs acquisition target
Bridget CarterBuyout firm Archer is said to be in need of a new deal so it can move forward with raising more funds.
REITs hope for a swing back
Bridget CarterReal estate investment trusts are hoping the sector swings back into vogue.
Gas float on backburner
Bridget CarterTPG Capital has pushed back until at least March the $2 billion listing of Alinta Energy.
Shell stand-off over NZ assets
Bridget CarterShell appears to be in a stand-off with Todd Energy over its $1 billion-plus oil assets in New Zealand.
Mystery as shorts target FAR
Bridget CarterObservers of FAR Ltd have been raising their eyebrows as the short position in the junior oil and gas play swells.
A peek into Waislitz’s empire
Damon KitneyPapers linked to the upcoming Thorney tech float provide a snapshot the Melbourne billionaire’s portfolio.
Zip has Vestal on tap for $10m
Bridget CarterZip Industries has purchased on-tap drinking water systems provider Vestal for about $10 million.
Tech firms rethink float plans
Bridget CarterThree technology companies scheduled to float before Christmas are re-evaluating after the election of Donald Trump.
‘Friendly’ rival eyes Simonds
Bridget CarterMcDonald Jones Homes has signalled it holds serious — but friendly — intent towards the embattled Simonds Group.
Morgan Stanley set for road gig
Bridget CarterMacquarie Infrastructure Real Assets is thought to be rallying super funds to rival Transurban on WestConnex.
Zip Industries buys Vestal
Bridget CarterZip Industries has snapped up the on-tap drinking water systems provider for around $10m.
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