O’Reilly on prowl for acquisitions

CAMERON O’REILLY is on the prowl for acquisitions and partnerships using his new private company, Bayard Capital.

Bayard has raised €54 million and is now on the lookout for investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

Set up last year, the company boasts high-profile founding shareholders, including Mr O’Reilly's father, media magnate Sir Tony O’Reilly; Seven Network boss Kerry Stokes; former Lion Nathan chief Douglas Myers; and Rural Press chairman John B. Fairfax.