Bain Capital's bid for Asatsu-DK (ADK)
An archive of stories about ADK's effort to sell to Bain Capital, to which WPP first objected and later acquiesced.
Why Bain’s ADK buy is the most important story of 2017
And why the advertising industry should be optimistic about it.
ADK completes deal to sell to Bain Capital
A saga that began in October has reached its conclusion.
WPP backtracks, agrees to sell ADK stake
Bain Capital is apparently closer to taking control of Japan's third-largest advertising agency, ending a 20-year partnership with WPP.
WPP says it will invest more in ADK if Bain's bid fails
As the tender offer nears its expiry date, WPP is working harder to get fellow ADK shareholders on its side.
Bain confident of a clear run in extended ADK bid
MD's comments suggest more agencies could become targets for private-equity firms.
Bain-ADK deal on the ropes as WPP starts legal proceedings
WPP has filed for arbitration in Japan in an increasingly bitter dispute.
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