eBay Inc discussing potential sale of classified ads business with multiple parties

In a statement, EBay Inc said, it is in discussion with multiple parties on a potential deal revolving around its classified-ads business. It expects to provide an update regarding the process in the coming months. In a report the Wall Street Journal had stated, eBay is in the process of reaching out to potential buyers to…

Hellman & Friedman is the front runner for acquiring Scandinavia’s largest payments processor Nets

With the growing global trend of a cashless economy, the payments processing business has seen a a flurry of M&A. The Financial Times has reported citing sources close to the discussion that Hellman & Friedman, a U.S. private equity firm, is the front runner in the race to acquire Nets, Scandinavia’s largest payments processor. The…