Dave & Buster’s Surges After KKR Takes Rare Activist Step

Dave & Buster’s Surges After KKR Takes Rare Activist Step

Private equity giant KKR & Co. took the unusual step to disclose plans to push for changes at Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. Shares in the U.S. restaurant chain soared as much as 16% to the highest level since June. KKR disclosed in a filing Friday that it...
Barclay brothers in talks to sell Ritz hotel to Saudi investors

Barclay brothers in talks to sell Ritz hotel to Saudi investors

Jeddah-based group representing wealthy families shows interest in London institution The billionaire Barclay brothers are in talks to sell the Ritz Hotel in London to a private investment group that represents wealthy Saudi Arabian families, people close to the...
EQT sets €14.75bn target for flagship fund

EQT sets €14.75bn target for flagship fund

Private equity firm could surpass some of the largest funds raised in Europe last year EQT has set a €14.75bn target for its latest flagship fund, just months after the Sweden-based private equity group listed on the stock exchange. The firm pointed out that the...