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AVID matches Warburg Pincus’ sweetened $1.6 billion bid for Australia’s Ingenia

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In short

AVID has responded to private equity pressure by matching Warburg Pincus’ sweetened $1.6 billion takeover bid for Australia’s Ingenia. This competing proposal officially brings AVID to the exact same valuation level recently put forward by the private equity firm. The parallel valuations leave the Australian firm with two equally priced acquisition options.

Key points

  • Ingenia is now the subject of two identical $1.6 billion buyout proposals.: Ingenia is now the subject of two identical $1.6 billion buyout proposals.
  • AVID has demonstrated a willingness to keep pace with sweetened private equity valuations.: AVID has demonstrated a willingness to keep pace with sweetened private equity valuations.
  • The takeover contest for the Australian company remains active between the rival bidders.: The takeover contest for the Australian company remains active between the rival bidders.
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