Peltz sets sights on US retailer Family Dollar

US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores has received a potential $7bn takeover offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz. Why is the billionaire interested in the business? How could Family Dollar react? And could the company attract other bidders?

In the spotlight: Peltz looks to pounce for Family Dollar Stores

18 February 2011

Nelson Peltz, the US activist investor, is no stranger to the food industry.

US: Peltz fund Trian tables bid for Family Dollar Stores

16 February 2011

Trian Fund Management, the fund run by activist US investor Nelson Peltz, has made an unsolicited takeover offer for Family Dollar Stores, the US retailer has confirmed.