UBS Backs Highfields

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UBS Backs Highfields

Highfields Capital Management proposed a $3.25 billion hostile bid for Circuit City.

Highfields Capital Management proposed a $3.25 billion hostile bid for Circuit City. The hedge fund has retained UBS as financial advisor and is working with the bank to provide debt financing. This would likely envision a combination of senior debt, subordinated debt and equity. Law firm Goodwin Procter is the legal advisor.

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