How Bain Capital Rescued Australia’s Second-Largest Airline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 01 2025
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Source: WSJ
Bain Capital's Interest in Virgin Australia: Mike Murphy from Bain Capital received a significant call regarding the potential acquisition of Virgin Australia, which has been struggling financially due to competition with Qantas Airways.
Impact of Covid-19 on Business Operations: The pandemic prompted businesses to send employees home, leading Murphy to quickly purchase a webcam for remote work.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
