Bain Capital Invests In Chinese Retailer GOME Electrical

June 23, 2009 8:20 AM EDT

Shares of Chinese retailer GOME Electrical surged in overseas trading after Bain Capital LLC invested millions in the company which has taken a hit recently as its billionaire founder is under police investigation for "economic crimes."

GOME is selling $233 million of convertible bonds to a Bain affiliate and $214 million in shares to stockholders.

Bain will become GOME's second-largest shareholder, with a stake of between 9.8% and 23.5%, assuming full conversion of the convertible bonds.

Analysts said the funding news takes bankruptcy off the table.

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