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“Reuters reports Bain and Singapore's GIC are exploring an IPO or sale of Japan's WHI at about three point two billion dollars.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte on Europe Open
Published 5:27 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Reuters: “Bain, GIC explore IPO or sale of Japan's WHI at valuation of about $3.2 billion, sources say”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:27 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: South Korea, Taiwan, IPO, Japan, Asia.
BBN covered this story before: Asia Mostly Higher; Taiwan Jumps, Korea Slips (October 6).

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ReutersBain, GIC explore IPO or sale of Japan's WHI at valuation of about $3.2 billion, sources say

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReuters reports Bain and Singapore's GIC are exploring an IPO or sale of Japan's WHI at about three point two billion dollars.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThree point two billion for one company. Somebody's selling at the top, and I'd like to shake their hand and hide under a table.

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