Bain Capital to Buy Gymboree for $1.8 Billion

Children’s clothing retailer Gymboree (GYMB) has agreed to be acquired by private-equity firm Bain Capital Partners for $1.8 billion in an all-cash deal, the companies said Monday.

Bain’s offer values Gymboree stock at $65.40 a share, a 24% premium t…

Gymboree Hires Goldman Sachs to Auction Itself Off

After seeing interest from potential buyers, children’s clothing retailer Gymboree has hired Goldman Sachs to auction itself off, and more private-equity firms have already stepped in to say they want to play. Gymboree executiv…