‘Heist’ merchants or white knights? The private equity firm that owned David Jones

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 8, 2026

Anchorage Capital Partners has owned more than 20 companies, with none more controversial than its tenure at Dick Smith Electronics.

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‘Heist’ merchants or white knights? The private equity firm that owned David Jones

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