BP's $8 Billion Castrol Sale Draws Bid From Firm Tied to Chairman

Key Takeaways BP plc's (BP) planned sale of its Castrol lubricants business, valued at around $8 billion, is drawing interest from a range of high-profile bidders, including private equity giant Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), according to a report from Sky News. The bid by CD&R is particularly notable because BP's current chairman, Helge Lund, serves as an operating advisor to the firm. While insiders told Sky News that Lund has no involvement in CD&R's interest in Castrol, the connection adds an unusual d ...