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Why Whirlpool Stock Is Up Big Today

The Motley Fool

Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is reportedly a potential acquisition target for a German industrial conglomerate. According to Reuters, Bosch has been talking to potential advisors about the possibility of a bid for Whirlpool. Shares of the U.S. appliance maker traded up as much as 19% on Wednesday, and were up 15% as of 11 a.m.

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Blackstone and Reliance in $10bn Bidding War for Disney India

Private Equity Insights

Disney has been exploring options to sell or find a partner for its India assets, Reuters reported in July, and has held talks with billionaires Gautam Adani and Sun TV Network-owner Kalanithi Maran as well as private equity firm Blackstone, according to various media reports. company’s Indian business, Bloomberg reported.

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A Disney Stock Turnaround Could Be Closer Than You Think

The Motley Fool

The entertainment conglomerate also owns Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars , ESPN, ABC, Hulu, and a slew of cable networks, including those it gained from Fox in its 2018 deal. Media mogul Byron Allen has held discussions with Disney as well, reportedly making a $10 billion bid for ABC along with FX and National Geographic cable channels.

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Albemarle Wants to Consolidate Lithium Production With a Key Acquisition -- Is the Stock a Buy?

The Motley Fool

With due diligence of Liontown's assets now underway, is Albemarle stock a buy now? It's worth noting this price is based on "the absence of a superior proposal," which has helped spur on a bit of speculation that a higher rival bid could be made for Liontown. in Western Australia. billion, or $4.3

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Affinity Equity Partners receives bids for $800m sale of Island Hospital

Private Equity Wire

The hospital is being valued at over $800m, and a second round of bids is expected soon. Sunway, a Malaysian conglomerate, runs three hospitals in Malaysia with a combined capacity of 1,730 beds. According to a WSJ source, the third bidder is an Asia-based sponsor with experience in the healthcare sector.

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TPG’s Columbia Asia in race to acquire Australia’s biggest private hospital operator for $1.5bn

Private Equity Insights

Australia’s biggest private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care Ltd and Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd have shortlisted candidates for the sale of their hospital unit, which could fetch about US$1.5 Binding bids for Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd are due in October, the people said.

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Partners Group in Talks for $640m Hamilton Island Acquisition

Private Equity Insights

Private equity firm Partners Group Holding AG has shown initial interest in Hamilton Island as the family owners of the holiday destination in Australia conduct a strategic review for the asset, according to people familiar with the matter. an investment firm backed by Malaysian conglomerate Mulpha International Bhd.,