Staples Is Reportedly About to Staple a $6B Deal with a Private Equity Firm

A $6 billion deal for Staples could be right around the corner
Stocks quotes in this article: SPLS

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is reportedly in advanced talks to buy office supplier Staples (SPLS) for $6 billion. 

Full Story: This Is Why Staples Is Trying to Dump Its Business Off to a Big Private-Equity Firm for $6 Billion

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