Buyout battle for AHOLD US Foodservice heats up

According to unconfirmed reports, several private equity teams have bid for the Ahold US Foodservice unit in a deal that could fetch more than USD6 billion. It is reported that a group made up of Bain Capital, Blackstone Group, and Wellspring Capital Management have bid for the operation, as well as a team comprising of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts