Dallas-based restaurant and arcade operator Dave & Buster's is looking to exit from the company through a sale or an initial public offering. Dave & Buster's is controlled by private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners.
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IAG adds Wesfamers' Australia and NZ underwriting unit
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) bought the Australian and New Zealand underwriting business of Western Australia's farmers' cooperative Wesfarmers Ltd for $1.845 billion.
Abu Dhabi Fund to develop Montenegro luxury resort
The the government of the United Arab Emirates through its Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) agreed to develop a luxury tourism resort in Montenegro, said Prime Minister Milo Dukanović in a statement published on his government's website.
Liquor giant Remy Cointreau eyes joint venture with India's Nashik Vintners
French alcoholic beverages company Remy Cointreau looks to form a partnership with India's largest winemaker Nashik Vintners Pvt. Ltd. Remy and Nashik Vintners are expected to launch an India-specific brand through the joint venture.
Merger with Sysco endangers US Foods' Seabrook, NH expansion plans- report
The merger of US Foods with Sysco has spoiled the plans for a $62 million US Foods expansion project in Seabrook, New Hampshire, a report said.
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United Spirits could raise as much as £675 million ($1.1 billion) in the sale of Whyte & Mackay Scotch if it will include single malt Dalmore. Sources estimate that Whyte & Mackay's exit, excluding Dalmore, is worth £450 million.
Philippines-based personal care manufacturer Splash Corp announced the sale of its minority interest in Medical City owner and operator Professional Services Inc for PHP295 million.
US operator of shopping malls Simon Property Group announced its proposed spin-off of its cluster portfolio of its strip centers and malls as a REIT on Friday.
US casino operator Las Vegas Sands said on Friday that it will drop its over $30 billion investment plans into Eurovegas, a mega-casino project to be established in Madrid.
Confectionery retailer Candyking on Friday said it will withdraw its initial public offering at the Stockholm bourse. Candyking in November said that it would sell 18.5 million shares in a deal worth SEK830 million.
Moscow, Russia-based fund AddVenture has invested $2 million in online jewelry seller Nebo.ru and an undisclosed amount in food delivery startup Chefmarket.ru for their marketing and expansion projects.
Saputo Inc., Canada's biggest dairy company, has extended its bid for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Co. by a week to next Friday. Saputo is up against Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Ltd. and Bega Cheese Ltd. for the Australian dairy firm, according to a Reuters report.
Fremantle-based livestock export giant Wellard Group’s shipping and land division have attracted strong interests from wealthy investors in Saudi Arabia and Brazil, according to industry insiders.
The big debuts of returnees Hilton Worldwide and Aramark signaled their turnaround from firms that had been controlled by private equity firms to partially-independent companies.
