KPN rejects takeover bids from EQT-Stonepeak consortium and KKR

KPN rejects takeover bids from EQT-Stonepeak consortium and KKR

KPN NV has rejected unsolicited takeover offers from a private equity consortium comprising EQT AB and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners and another from U.S. investment firm KKR, the Dutch telecommunications company said on Sunday. “Boards of KPN concluded that both...
Will Hill high street shops set for bidding war

Will Hill high street shops set for bidding war

Caesars Entertainment is reportedly set to put William Hill’s non-American assets up for sale in the coming weeks. The Vegas giant bought the British high street stalwart in a deal worth just shy of £3bn last month, but is believed to be keen to offload the UK and...
Stone Point and GIC Near $3 Billion Deal for Ascensus

Stone Point and GIC Near $3 Billion Deal for Ascensus

Stone Point Capital and GIC Pte agreed to buy a majority stake in retirement and savings account provider Ascensus Inc. The investment firms are buying the company from backers including Genstar Capital, Aquiline Capital Partners and Atlas Merchant Capital, according...
Topshop’s former Oxford Street site on sale for £420m

Topshop’s former Oxford Street site on sale for £420m

For years it was the jewel in the crown of Sir Philip Green’s retail empire. But with the collapse of Arcadia last November, the former home of Topshop on Oxford Street is now on the market for a cool £420m. Marketing materials seen by The Times suggest the property...