Carlyle Group LP (CG) is the leading bidder for Getty Images
Inc., Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing people with knowledge
of the matter.
Getty is likely to sell for about $3.3 billion to $3.4 billion,
one of the people told Bloomberg.
The provider of photographs, video footage and digital images is
now owned by Hellman & Friedman LLC.
CVC Capital Partners Ltd. hasn't yet topped Carlyle's offer, but
could increase its bid later, according to one of the people with
knowledge of the matter.
Full story at
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-14/carlyle-group-said-to-be-leading-bidder-
or-getty-images.html
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