Private equity - the debate

Food for thought as private equity row rumbles on

The growing influence of private equity groups (PEGs) has become a major talking-point in the food industry, as it has…

AUS: Wesfarmers clinches A$22bn deal for Coles

The diversified conglomerate Wesfarmers has reached an agreement with the board of Australian retail group Coles for a recommended cash and…

JAPAN: US hedge fund to fight on in Bull-Dog bid

US hedge fund Steel Partners has refused to throw in the towel in its bid to buy iconic Japanese sauce…

NETHERLANDS: Ahold upbeat on US sale despite delay

Ahold expects the sale of its US Foodservice arm to go through as planned, the Dutch retail giant said today…