date:May 14, 2012
ndus Italy, which it bought for EUR800m, in 2010.
The business achieved EBITDA growth of 7% in 2011, to EUR325.8m (US$523.9m).
At least four sponsors including Blackstone and Bain Capital submitted bids by the deadline,Dow Jones Newswiresreported, citing people familiar with the situation. The other bidders are understood to be BC Partners and Clayton Dubilier Rice.
It is understood the sale has generated strong interest, although it is not known how many companies have submitted a bid.
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