Claire's Inc prepares for IPO expecting a return in the upwards of US$100 million. Claire's Inc, the private equity backed retailer of jewelry and accessories, has filed an application with government regulators to raise up to US$100 million in an initial public offering of its common shares of stock.
Exits
Neiman Marcus to be either sold or undergo IPO
The private equity owners of Neiman Marcus are either selling off the asset or would list an IPO to raise capital funds.
UBS Decreases Office Space in Manhattan
UBS, in line with its austerity measures, is decreasing its office space in UBS building, Manhattan.
IPOs Soon to Come to Rwandan Bourse
The Commercial Bank of Rwanda is the first IPO to be done in the Rwandan Stock Exchange. Rwanda has just announced that two companies, namely the Commercial Bank of Rwanda and the national air carrier RwandAir would be listing in the country's fledgling stock market.
New Century Plans IPO in Hong Kong
New Century prepares for an IPO estimated to earn US$300 million. China's largest privately owned hotel chain mogul, the New Century Hotel Group, is planning to raise US$300 million in its first initial public offering by a real estate investment trust within the next two years.
Latest News
Qiwi, the payment solutions provider from Russia, is set to do an IPO at Nasdaq. Qiwi Plc, the Russian instant payment operator is now in the process of conducting an IPO at the Nasdaq Stock Market.
BRP, the makers of snowmobiles and watercraft, is listing for an IPO in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian builder of Ski-Doo snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs, BRP Inc, is aiming to raise Can$262 million or US$259 million through sale of its shares during an initial public offer.
30% of Kelda Group is to be sold off by its owners, Infracapital and Citi infrastructure. The sale of a 30% stake in Kelda Group jointly owned by Infracapital and Citi Infrastructure would get a windfall of nearly GBP2.
Berkshire lowers interest in Tesco from 5.08% to 4.98%. Berkshire Hathaway, the firm of billionaire investor Warren Buffet, has reduced its shareholdings in Tesco Plc to 4.
Newell is selling two of its business units in a bid to lower costs and boost profits. Newell Rubbermaid Inc will be putting up its Hardware and Teach Platform businesses.
After a two year wait, the Rwandan bourse is preparing an IPO of I&M Bank. The Rwandan Stock Exchange is now in the midst of planning its first listing since June of 2011.
Permira planning to sell 10% of shareholdings in Hugo Boss. Hugo Boss share values dropped to its lowest in eight months in trading in Frankfurt, Germany after its majority ownership, Permira Advisers LLP said it is planning to sell off a stake in the German luxury brand clothier.
TPG-Axon Capital gains majority control of board seats at SandRidge Energy Corp. TPG-Axon Capital, the hedge fund manager, has landed almost half of the seats at SandRidge Energy Corp's board.
Ares IPO would be conducted in the next few months, at a time that the market is very buoyant. Ares Management LLC is an investment firm with about US$59 billion in its portfolio of credit and private equity assets.
