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Bausch + Lomb Stock Pops as TPG, Blackstone Consider Joint Bid

Oct 14, 2024, 12:25 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The anticipated bid implies significant value increase for BLCO shares.

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Bausch + Lomb shares surged on Blackstone and TPG's potential bid. The bid could value Bausch + Lomb at $13-$14 billion. Formal bids are expected by the end of the month. Shares rose over 7% recently, continuing a 23% year-to-date gain. Bausch + Lomb working with Goldman Sachs on strategic options.

  • Bausch + Lomb shares surged on Blackstone and TPG's potential bid.
  • The bid could value Bausch + Lomb at $13-$14 billion.
  • Formal bids are expected by the end of the month.
  • Shares rose over 7% recently, continuing a 23% year-to-date gain.
  • Bausch + Lomb working with Goldman Sachs on strategic options.

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