Aston Martin raising $660m in rights issue

Aston Martin raising $660m in rights issue

Aston Martin is raising $660m in a rights issue as major investors including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund keep faith with the struggling luxury British carmaker. The 109 year-old company said on Monday it would issue four new shares at 103 pence apiece...
Veritas Capital to buy Carlyle’s Chromalloy for $1.6bn

Veritas Capital to buy Carlyle’s Chromalloy for $1.6bn

Private equity firm Veritas Capital Fund Management has agreed to buy aircraft parts manufacturer Chromalloy Gas Turbine from Carlyle Group for more than $1.6bn, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal could be announced as early as...
KKR Considers Sale of Pub Chain Australian Venue

KKR Considers Sale of Pub Chain Australian Venue

KKR has hired investment bank Jefferies to help evaluate a potential sale of Australian Venue, an owner of pubs and other entertainment venues, the Australian Financial Review reported. The US private-equity giant is keen to sound out potential buyers after two failed...