Danish credit manager Capital Four Holding A/S, backed by Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli?s investment vehicle B-Flexion, has drawn acquisition interest from European investors, including France's Eurazeo SE (ENXTPA:RF) and Tikehau Capital (ENXTPA:TKO), as well as Sweden's Nordic Capital, Bloomberg reported citing sources. The move comes as German insurer Allianz SE (XTRA:ALV) is also allegedly exploring a deal. First-round bids are expected this week, though talks may still stall, according to the people, who also said that Janus Henderson previously engaged but has exited the process.
Representatives for the involved firms declined to comment when contacted by the media.
