Latest Private Equity & Venture Capital News
New twist to failed deal saga
04 Jul 2020 - News
A group of shareholders want a New Zealand listed company to try to negotiate a lower price deal rather than pursue legal action against a private equity firm which withdrew its acquisition offer.
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Coronavirus less damaging to venture than expected
05 Jun 2020 - News
Venture fund managers say they overestimated damage from the coronavirus lockdown but warn it will result in lower investment in the sector.
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$1m to be paid after change of mind on acquisition
23 May 2020 - News
A private equity-owned business has agreed to pay $1 million “expenses” after pulling out of an acquisition.
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New Zealand business divestment abandoned
13 May 2020 - News
An Australian listed financial services business has abandoned efforts to sell its New Zealand wealth management arm.
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An ASX-listed company is to take legal action against a global private equity firm for failing to proceed with acquisition of the company.
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Acquisition bid expected to be withdrawn
01 May 2020 - News
An ASX announcement is expected to confirm a private equity-backed company is pulling out of an acquisition deal.
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Trade secrets lawsuit settled
19 Apr 2020 - News
An investee of a Sydney venture capital firm has settled a lawsuit which claimed it had used stolen trade secrets.
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Court action sought to enforce business sale
07 Apr 2020 - News
A private equity investee company plans legal action to enforce a business sale.
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How will COVID-19 affect venture?
01 Apr 2020 - News
How will the coronavirus crisis affect Australian venture capital?
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Valuations and the coronavirus
31 Mar 2020 - News
Private capital investment firms have been recommended to take the coronavirus crisis into account in preparing current portfolio valuations.
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The corona virus has reminded us of the fickleness of listed markets. But will the flow on of COVID-19 to private markets cause a sniffle or something more serious?
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