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Chicago’s parking meters have been sold to a private company in a deal critics call lopsided. The sale price is reported to be at least twice the original 2008 price of $1.15 billion, and Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration looked into buying them back but found it prohibitively expensive and risky since 100% of revenues would go toward debt. City Council will need to vote to transfer the contract to the new owner.
Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, with Walgreens operating as a standalone company under private ownership, and the company's stock ceasing trading on Nasdaq. The deal includes a cash consideration and potential future payments from WBA shareholders, with key stakeholders expressing confidence in the future of the pharmacy chain and its related businesses.
Soho House is planning to go private again through a $2.7 billion deal led by MCR, with Ashton Kutcher joining its board, aiming to leverage private ownership to build on its growth in the luxury hospitality sector.
Soho House is going private in a $2.7 billion deal led by investors including MCR Hotels and Ashton Kutcher, after returning from its 2021 IPO. The company, known for exclusive private clubs, has faced challenges such as losses and criticism of its business model, but aims to continue expanding globally with new investment support.
Private members' club chain Soho House was acquired for $2.7 billion by a consortium led by MCR Hotels and including Ashton Kutcher, who will join the company's board. The deal marks Soho House's return to private ownership after struggling with profitability and declining exclusivity since its NYSE listing in 2021. The company, known for its celebrity clientele and upscale venues, aims to expand further despite concerns about its business model and market challenges.
Crafts retailer Joann, known for its arts-and-crafts supplies, has filed for bankruptcy as consumer spending on at-home projects has declined. The company has struck a deal with its lenders for a $132 million cash injection to reduce its debt by $505 million, leading to private ownership. Despite the bankruptcy, Joann's roughly 800 stores nationwide will continue to operate as the deal closes, with its shares set to be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Toshiba, the crisis-plagued Japanese conglomerate, has officially delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and entered a new era of private ownership. The move comes after years of financial struggles and scandals, including a massive accounting scandal in 2015. Toshiba's delisting marks a significant turning point for the company as it seeks to rebuild and regain stability under private ownership.