3i Seeks Pitches for Sale of Airport Services Firm TCR
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3i Infrastructure Plc has asked for bank pitches as it prepares for a sale of airport ground support equipment company TCR, according to people familiar with the matter.
The investment firm interviewed banks in recent days as it seeks to pick a sellside adviser, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private.
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