Ledger. Australian venture funding, tracked

Chairman, Seven West Media

Kerry Stokes

Coverage

Stories naming Kerry Stokes. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

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Sarah Thompson

Street Talk roundup: Tasman Capital's new fund reaches first close, EQT buys control of an NRL club, KKR eyes a Drifter exit, PAG dealmakers jump to Jardine Matheson, Colter Bay lands a debut loan.

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Exit / M&A

Kerry Stokes’ old board back in control of Seven owner as chair steps down

Shareholder Sandon Capital's board spill succeeds: Southern Cross Austereo's chair resigns and Teresa Dyson takes over, restoring Kerry Stokes' former Seven West Media allies months after the two companies merged.

Exit / M&A

Major Southern Cross Media investor pushes for chairman to be dumped

Sandon Capital seeks a vote to oust Southern Cross Media's chairman and two directors after opposing its Seven West merger; the piece also recalls that merger, a stake sale and a CEO change.

Also Sandon Capital

News

Southern Cross chair says ‘strong support’ for Seven deal amid fallout

Southern Cross Media's chairman defends its proposed all-scrip merger with Seven West Media, saying major shareholders back it, while Sandon Capital's Radzyminski moves to block the share issue and rivals circle.

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Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week

Roundup of ten Australian startup raises totalling $38.8 million, topped by Heidi Health's Series A, also recording an Outstaffer executive appointment and the earlier sale of CarAdvice to Nine.

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