PEP looks to cut OPTrust into Zenith Energy deal
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) wants to bring OPTrust into its bid for Australia-listed off-grid power provider Zenith Energy after the Canadian pension fund built up a sizeable position in the company.
PEP’s secure assets fund – which targets Australasian companies in areas such as energy, logistics, telecom and healthcare that generate annuity income with the potential for private equity-style operational...
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