Bloomberg Holders of bonds issued by supermarket group Asda are demanding more details about a mooted takeover of EG Group Ltd.’s UK petrol operations, a deal that would saddle the grocer with more debt and could lead to ratings downgrades. The potential transaction came as a negative surprise when it was reported, according to multiple bondholders, who asked not to …

  Bloomberg Brazilian shopping chain Americanas SA filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy, a move that protects its US assets while insolvency proceedings play out in its home country. Representatives for Americanas filed the bankruptcy petition in Manhattan. Chapter 15 bankruptcy filings stop creditors from seizing a company’s assets in the US. The retailer nosedived in January after becoming mired in …

  Bloomberg Billionaire hedge fund manager and activist investor Bill Ackman is buying a minority stake in Bremont as the UK luxury watchmaker looks to expand in the fast-growing US market. Ackman is teaming with Bremont’s controlling shareholder, Hellcat LP, to invest a combined $60 million in Bremont, the watchmaker said in an emailed statement. The investment shows confidence in …