U.S., European banks could lose over $5bn from risky buyout loans

U.S., European banks could lose over $5bn from risky buyout loans

Major U.S. and European banks are facing tougher times in the riskiest parts of the loan market. The biggest U.S. lenders, including Bank of America and Citigroup, wrote down $1bn in the second quarter on leveraged and bridge loans as rising interest rates made it...
EQT makes buy-out offer for Karo Pharma

EQT makes buy-out offer for Karo Pharma

Sweden-based private equity fund EQT said it had made a cash offer for the remaining shares in Swedish biopharmaceuticals group Karo Pharma. EQT currently owns 86% of Karo Pharma. The total value of the offer is $215.15m, valuing Karo Pharma at $1.6bn, EQT subsidiary...