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Hillhouse Weighing Loch Lomond Stake Sale Amid Interest, Sources Say

  • A sale could value the Scotch whisky maker up to $800 million
  • Hillhouse bought the firm in 2019 for an undisclosed amount
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Hillhouse Capital is considering a sale of its stake in Scotch whisky maker Loch Lomond Group amid interest from potential buyers, according to people familiar with the matter.

The investment firm has been approached about a potential deal by private equity firms and companies in the sector, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter. A transaction could value Loch Lomond at about $800 million, the people said.