Banks Are Set to Offload Boots' $4.25 Billion Buyout Debt in July
The lenders are currently marketing the multi-currency financing, which includes a mix of leveraged loans and high-yield bonds, to a select group of potential buyers, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the talks.
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