AVC LOOK TO RAISE $350m IN IPO

Australian Venue Co. has taken the next steps toward its public float, with fund managers this week informing investors the process will look to raise $352 million, while New York financial giants KKR retain their share.  American heavyweight KKR secured

MANTLE EYES IPO FOR EXPANSIVE GROUP

Hot on the heels of Redcape’s long-awaited IPO, Queensland pub king Godfrey Mantle has divulged plans toward floating his Mantle Group portfolio mid-2019. Mantle owns a string of successful Queensland operations, including five Pig 'n' Whistle pubs, one of which

IPO IN THE WORKS FOR FLYING REDCAPE

After years of speculation and a change of ownership, Redcape has begun steps toward an Initial Public Offering in December. The prominent pub group was acquired mid-2017 by Moelis Australia after several rumoured divestment considerations by its former owners, US

DIXON GROUP COURTS PRIVATE EQUITY AS KKR LOOMS

After shelving its mooted IPO, Dixon Hospitality Group is rumoured to be in talks with private equity buyers – including KKR – the company that sank Keystone. Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has hinted at plans for an Initial Public Offering

IPO IN THE AIR FOR DIXON HOSPITALITY

The Australian Financial review reports Dixon Hospitality is one step closer to its rumoured IPO, with another “chunky acquisition” expected to be announced soon. The operation, fronted by father and son team Bruce and Michael Dixon, has been on an

REDCAPE IPO TO OFFER UPSIDE

The final steps to a Redcape IPO have begun, with the owner-operator model being touted as the key to potential. Redcape Hotel Group lists operations in 22 hotels in New South Wales and three in Queensland, overwhelmingly demonstrating a focus