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Smoking PIPEs In 2009?

Tough credit conditions will help fuel PE interest in minority stake investments of publicly traded companies next year


By Kelly Holman

January 5, 2009

When Leonard Green & Partners acquired a minority stake in Whole Foods Market for $425 million, the investment was more than just a big capital infusion for the grocery company. The November purchase, preferred stock that pays an 8% dividend, heralds what some industry participants say could constitute the next major wave of private equity transactions next year.

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