Private Equity stories - Page 10
Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.
Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.
Dick Smith: Fall of a giant
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.
Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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Administrators for Dick Smith Holdings will front the Federal Court of Australia this week to ask for approval to delay the next meeting of creditors.
Growth promised as private equity firm takes US$187m stake in StorageCraft
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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StorageCraft is promising accelerated growth with new products and services and additional channel investment as TA Associates takes a majority stake.
US company takes major stake in NZ's Debitsuccess
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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A US private equity firm has taken a major stake in Kiwi global payment solutions provider Transaction Services Group, which includes Debitsuccess.
Symantec sells off Veritas in US$8 billion deal
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Symantec is selling the Veritas information management business for US$8 billion in cash to a group of investors lead by Carlyle Group.
Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury
Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.
EXCLUSIVE: JB Hi-Fi Kiwi manager gone, no replacement planned
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.
Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.
Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.
Next Capital mulls possible IPO, trade sale for Vitaco
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The private equity owners of Vitaco Health Group, the trans-Tasman health foods manufacturer, are mulling a possible initial public offering or trade.
Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.
MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on the dual-listed rival Xero.
ComCom likely to approve Cavalier, NZ Wool Services to merge scouring operations
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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The Commerce Commission is likely to allow Cavalier Wool Holdings and New Zealand Wool Services International to merge their two wool scouring operati.
Dick Smith ‘transformation’ continues with restructure
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
Huljich loans Pushpay $4 million to fund US growth plans
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Pushpay Holdings, the NZAX-listed mobile payment app developer, has secured a $4 million funding line from cornerstone shareholder the Huljich family.
Asaleo Care beats prospectus with 18% gain in full-year profit
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Asaleo Care, the maker of household brands such as Libra, Sorbent, Purex and Treasures that debuted on the ASX last year, posted an 18 percent gain in.
Graham Shaw, Peter Huljich join Pushpay board
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Graham Shaw and Peter Huljich have joined Pushpay Holdings' board as part of the NZAX-listed mobile payment app developer's plan to graduate to the.
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.