Private Equity

Grant Thornton buyout battle reaches Australia

‘All options remain on the table’: Grant Thornton Australia drafts in advisers from Greenhill to help weigh up approaches from investors

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Grant Thornton affiliates from around the world have received private equity interest this year Photo: Getty Images

The private equity battle for Grant Thornton has arrived in Australia.

Two buyout shops are in fierce competition to acquire affiliates of the audit giant, snapping up a spate of its European arms in recent weeks.

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