William Bain Jr., the founder of global consulting and private equity businesses bearing his name who helped drive the career of former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, has died. He was 80. Bain died Tuesday at his home in Naples, Fla., according to his obituary. No cause of death was given.

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    (Reuters) - Private equity firm KKR & Co agreed to acquire Varsity Brands, a U.S. maker of sports uniforms and school yearbooks, from buyout firm Bain Capital for about $4. ... companies Augusta ...
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