Blackstone, Bill Gates' Cascade join hands for Signature Aviation bid
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08 January, 2021, 02:45 pm
Last modified: 08 January, 2021, 02:47 pm
Blackstone and Cascade, which owns a 20% stake in the company, is in exclusive talks with the London-based company about a joint proposal, which would involve a cash offer of $5.17 per share
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Blackstone Group Inc on Friday pushed ahead with its proposal to buy out Signature Aviation in a deal worth $4.29 billion, securing the support of the private jet servicing company's biggest shareholder Bill Gates' Cascade Investment.
Blackstone and Cascade, which owns a 20% stake in the company, is in exclusive talks with the London-based company about a joint proposal, which would involve a cash offer of $5.17 per share, Blackstone said.
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