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Bumble dating app soars on US market debut

Shares of Bumble, backed by Blackstone Group, soared more than 76% in their stock market debut yesterday, making a $14 billion valuation for the operator of the dating app where women make the first move.
Business • 12 Feb 21

CRH in talks to sell European distribution arm - report

CRH has declined to comment on reports that it is in advanced discussions to sell its European distribution arm to US investment firm, Blackstone, for €1.7bn.
Business • 15 Jul 19

Blackstone to sell 25% stake in Eircom - source

Blackstone Group has agreed to sell a 25% stake in Eircom to hedge fund Anchorage Capital Group, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Business • 20 May 15

Eircom advisors mull flotation option

Eircom's advisers have approached some of Europe's largest private-equity firms as it mulls a sale or a return to the stock market, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Business • 11 Jul 14

Blackstone, Google buys NAMA's Platinum portfolio

US private equity Blackstone Group has bought three properties in NAMA’s ‘Platinum Portfolio’ of Dublin offices, with Google buying the remaining the unit, according to reports.
Business • 06 Jan 14

Blackstone drops out of race for Dell

The Blackstone Group is dropping its effort to acquire the computer maker Dell, citing slumping personal computer sales and Dell's "rapidly eroding financial profile."
Business • 19 Apr 13

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