BGH Capital
BGH, Sixth Street's PushPay buyout bid set to fall short
New Zealand and Australia-listed payments business PushPay has announced that its NZD 1.54bn (USD 933m) acquisition by BGH Capital and Sixth Street Partners will not proceed based on proxy votes already received.
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BGH, Sixth Street agree $933m buyout of New Zealand's PushPay
BGH Capital and Sixth Street Partners have agreed to acquire PushPay, a New Zealand and Australia-listed payments business specialising in donor management, for an enterprise value of NZD 1.54bn (USD 933m).
New Zealand's Pushpay confirms PE approaches
Pushpay, a New Zealand and Australia-listed payments business specialising in donor management, confirmed it had been approached by prospective buyers but played down the significance of an agreement with BGH Capital and Sixth Street Partners.
BGH continues fight for Australia's Virtus Health
BGH Capital is refusing to give up its pursuit of Australian fertility care business Virtus Health, tabling a revised buyout bid even after the company entered a binding agreement with CapVest Partners.
BGH seeks regulatory action amid battle for Australia's Virtus
BGH Capital has asked Australia’s Takeovers Panel to intervene a second time in its pursuit of Virtus Health after the fertility care business resolved to engage with CapVest Partners and not entertain BGH’s improved offer.
Australia's BGH closes Fund II on $2.6b
BGH Capital has closed its second fund on approximately AUD 3.6bn (USD 2.6bn) after fewer than six months in the market. It represents the largest-ever private equity vehicle raised for deployment in Australia and New Zealand.
Australia’s BGH sets $2.5b hard cap for Fund II
BGH Capital has set the hard cap for its second Australia and New Zealand-focused fund at approximately AUD 3.5bn (USD 2.5bn), having reached a first close of AUD 3bn.
CapVest tops BGH's bid for Australia's Virtus Health
CapVest Partners, a UK-headquartered private equity firm that primarily invests in Europe and North America, has entered the race for Australian fertility care business Virtus Health with an AUD 650.1m (USD 469m) offer.
BGH makes $432m bid for Australia's Virtus Health
BGH Capital has submitted a take-private bid for Virtus Health, an Australia-based fertility care services provider, that values the business at approximately A$607.3 million ($432 million).
BGH-owned Abano to buy Australia dentistry business
Abano Healthcare, a New Zealand dentistry chain owned by BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), has agreed to acquire Australian peer 1300 Smiles for an enterprise valuation of A$165 million ($120 million).
BGH bids $1b for Australian software provider Hansen
Australian private equity firm BGH Capital has offered to acquired Sydney-listed industrial software provider Hansen Technologies for an enterprise valuation of A$1.3 billion ($1 billion).
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BGH, OTPP sweeten deal for New Zealand's Abano
BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) have improved their take-private offer for New Zealand dentistry chain Abano, reflecting a relatively strong business recovery.
Australia's BGH backs online travel agent
BGH Capital has invested an undisclosed sum in TripADeal, an online travel agent that caters to the Australia and New Zealand markets.
BGH, OTPP reengage with New Zealand's Abano
BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), which recently terminated an acquisition of New Zealand dentistry chain Abano, have renewed their bid at a lower price.
BGH to buy Australia's Village Roadshow for $543m
BGH Capital has agreed to acquire Australian cinema and theme park operator Village Roadshow for A$758 million ($543 million).
BGH buys health centers from Australia's Healius for $341m
BGH Capital has agreed to acquire the primary care business of Australia’s Healius – comprising medical centers, GP practices, and dental clinics – for an enterprise valuation of A$500 million ($341 million).
BGH submits revised offer for Australia's Village Roadshow
BGH Capital has been granted a four-week period of exclusive due diligence by Village Roadshow, having submitted a revised bid for the Australian cinema and theme park operator that is 40% lower than its original offer.
BGH, OTPP pull out of New Zealand dentistry deal
BGH Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) have scrapped plans to acquire New Zealand dentistry chain Abano Healthcare citing material changes caused by COVID-19.
Village Roadshow suitors continue work despite coronavirus disruption
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) and BGH Capital are continuing their due diligence on Australian cinema and theme park operator Village Roadshow despite the company experiencing difficulties due to coronavirus outbreak.