Exclusive -Two buyout groups ready BMC Software final bids -sources

By Nadia Damouni NEW YORK (Reuters) - Business technology maker BMC Software Inc is expected to receive final takeover bids on April 22, with potential buyers pared down to two private equity groups, four people close to the matter said on Thursday. Shares of BMC rose 1.7 percent to $45.50 on Nasdaq, valuing the Houston, Texas-based company at about $6.5 billion. Buyout firm Thoma Bravo has joined a bidding group led by KKR & Co LP and TPG Capital LP, while Bain Capital LLC and Golden Gate Capital remain teamed up for the auction, the people added. ...



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