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ANZ pulls out of MYOB purchase talks

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In a brief statement to the ASX this morning, ANZ confirmed it has withdrawn from talks with private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts about purchasing MYOB. 

The statement comes as the big four bank embarks on an equity raising to fund acquisition of Suncorp's banking division. 

Just last week, ANZ confirmed it was discussing the purchase of MYOB from KKR in a deal purported to be worth $4 billion.

The accounting software specialist was bought by KKR in 2019 in a deal that valued the company at around $2 billion.

 

By Philip King 8 minute read

In a brief statement to the ASX this morning, ANZ confirmed it has withdrawn from talks with private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts about purchasing MYOB. 

The statement comes as the big four bank embarks on an equity raising to fund acquisition of Suncorp's banking division. 

Just last week, ANZ confirmed it was discussing the purchase of MYOB from KKR in a deal purported to be worth $4 billion.

The accounting software specialist was bought by KKR in 2019 in a deal that valued the company at around $2 billion.

 

Philip King

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Philip King is editor of Accountants Daily and SMSF Adviser, the leading sources of news, insight, and educational content for professionals in the accounting and SMSF sectors.

Philip joined the titles in March 2022 and brings extensive experience from a variety of roles at The Australian national broadsheet daily, most recently as motoring editor. His background also takes in spells on diverse consumer and trade magazines.

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