Buyout specialists eyeing Osram

As a financially struggling Osram continues to try to revamp itself away from general lighting and more toward digital goods and services, it is catching the attention of suitors looking to buy it out, according to news reports. Bloomberg reported last week that Boston’s Bain Capital “is exploring a takeover bid” for the Munich-based company, which has a market value of €3.8 billion euros ($4.3B). “Other potential suitors including rival buyout firms are also eyeing the former Siemens AG unit, though the interest may not ultimately result in a deal,” Bloomberg said, citing sources “with knowledge of the matter.”