the stake
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The Financial Times reported there was a bidding war for the stake in Everllence, with Bain Capital seeing off rival private equity groups including CVC and EQT.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Pershing Square then took the stake instead, at an average per-share price of €18.27 ahead of Universal’s spinout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s possible Berkshire has exited from or changed its Delta position, since its regulatory filing last week disclosing the stake reflected investments in the first quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Ackman didn’t detail the size of the stake, which he said would be disclosed in regulatory filings later Friday.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
They seesawed the stake back and forth to loosen the dirt until they could pull it free.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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