Hyperion joins US brokers in hunt for long-term capital

Hyperion is the latest distribution group to seek extra capital
through the mounting interest of long-term, low-return capital
providers in the sector.
This publicationrevealed last week that the London-based firm was in talks with
a number of financial investors as it looks to raise substantial
additional equity capital.
With run-rate Ebitda believed to be
approaching £150mn ($197mn), the business could attract a
valuation in the range of £1.5bn to £1.8bn based on
recent deal