Private Equity stories - Page 12
Dell closing in on $23 billion private deal
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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dell technologies
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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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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dell technologies
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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network infrastructure
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bloomberg
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dell technologies
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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personal computing devices
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apple
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noel leeming
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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financial systems
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xero
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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facebook
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women in technology
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private equity
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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3d
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anz bank
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private equity
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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cfo
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private equity
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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smartphones
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supply chain & logistics
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wireless networks
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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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
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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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
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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smartphones
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uc
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telco
2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.
From across the Tasman
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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nbn
Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.
Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million
Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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uc
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cellnet
Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.
Touching base
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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iam
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cybersecurity
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it services
Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.