Ruth David
Stories by Ruth David
VW-backed ride-hailing app Gett seeks buyers to compete with bigger rivals
The Israeli tech firm may sell its entire business or offload regional operations outside of its home market. It may also weigh a listing, partnership
Tencent in talks to join Chinese group to bid for Finland’s Amer Sports
Tencent, China’s largest social-media company, is considering joining the consortium led by Anta Sports Products Ltd as a minority investor.
Dubai payments firm Network International picks banks for London IPO
Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic own a combined 49 percent stake in Network International.
India-focused tech firm Streamcast explores London IPO
Last month, the company announced a partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to offer “triple play” services.
Retailer Metro said to enlist Citi, JPMorgan to review China operations
The company is exploring options such as selling a minority stake or finding a strategic partner for the business.
Kraft said to agree sale of part of Indian portfolio to Zydus
Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and consumer-goods manufacturer Dabur India Ltd. were also among suitors for the Kraft Heinz businesses.
SoftBank IPO banks said to commit to $9b Vision Fund loan
The almost $100 billion Vision Fund has holdings in companies including ARM Holdings Plc, Uber Technologies Inc., WeWork Cos., Slack Technologies Inc.
GIC-backed LeasePlan plans to seek IPO valuation of up to $8.7b
LeasePlan, which has about 1.8 million vehicles under management in more than 30 countries, resells used cars in Europe through its CarNext.com busine
Qatar Investment Authority CEO said to leave $320b sovereign wealth fund
Under Sheikh Abdullah, the fund moved away from its strategy of investments in trophy assets, instead focusing on diversifying its portfolio in the U.
HK’s CK Infrastructure said to weigh listing of UK assets
The Asian investor built a stable of British infrastructure assets ranging from sewage to gas to rail over the last decade.
