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Like A Caveman Ogling An iPhone, Harley Eyeing Purchase Of Ducati
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 12:42pm | 447In what many motorcycle enthusiasts would consider a marriage made in hell, Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE: HOG) is considering buying Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, the epitome of elegant engineering and sophisticated styling. Harley, which makes loud and comparatively brutish motorcycles, is...
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Report: McDonald's Received At Least Two Bids For A Stake In Its Japanese Unit, But High Valuation A Concern
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 2:28pm | 230According to Nikkei Asian Review, multiple investment firms, including Bain Capital and Permira "likely" submitted an offer to acquire a stake McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)'s Japanese unit. Nikkei Asian Review reported back in December 2015 that McDonald's has been...
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Fresenius SE, Permira Interested In Acquiring Danone's Medical Unit
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 4:13pm | 225German based health care group Fresenius SE and European buyout firm Permira have made a joint bid to acquire Danone's (OTC: DANOY) medical nutrition business for as much as 4.5 billion euro. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday afternoon that Danone will entertain other offers...
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American Express To Bid For WorldPay (RBS, AXP)
Monday, May 17, 2010 - 11:17am | 154American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) has entered the race for Royal Bank of Scotland’s (NYSE: RBS) payment processing arm. The bank is collaborating with British private equity firm Permira for the bid. The Financial Times has reported that French software firm Atos Origin has also teamed up with the...