03:50 PM EDT, 10/21/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Bausch + Lomb ( BLCO ) is considering a potential buyout offer, with banks and private credit companies contending to provide at least $5 billion in debt financing for the deal, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The potential acquisition could value Bausch Lomb at $10 billion or more, including its debt, the media outlet reported.

Private equity firms TPG (TPG) and Blackstone (BX) are reportedly working together on a joint bid to purchase the eye care firm.

Bausch + Lomb ( BLCO ), TPG and Blackstone did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires.

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