date:Aug 13, 2014
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A potential transaction for Americana would be one of the largest leveraged buyout deals in the Middle East, where private equity activity is picking up on the back of economic growth and improving financial markets. TPG Capital and The Abraaj Group Ltd are seeking funding for the potential acquisition of Saudi fast-food chain Kudu, it was reported.
Americana, which is controlled by Kuwaits Al-Kharafi family, was founded in 1964, and also ma