Lexmark International Inc., the computer-printer maker working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to seek strategic alternatives, has attracted first-round bids from private equity firms Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners for its software division, according to people familiar with the situation.
The company has separately received interest from Japanese companies including Canon Inc. and Ricoh Co. for its hardware unit, said two of the people. As part of its strategic review, Lexmark is considering splitting itself and selling its hardware and software divisions to different buyers, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. read more here