Yankee Candle’s owners explore sale, hire banks

Yankee Candle’s owners explore sale, hire banks

NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) – Yankee Candle Co Inc MDPRTC.UL, the largest scented candle company in the United States, is being prepared for a sale by its private equity owner, three people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The company, which was...
Blackstone buys more of Gecina’s debt

Blackstone buys more of Gecina’s debt

PARIS, March 11 (Reuters) – Investment group Blackstone has increased its holdings of Gecina’s debt, French newspaper Les Echos reported, potentially paving the way to taking an equity stake in the French real estate group. Acquires 160 mln euros with...