Springer Nature, the joint venture between Holtzbrinck and BC Partners, is in discussions with JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley about launching a European IPO some time next year, “people close to the matter” tell Reuters. Those people are touting a potential value of 4 to 5 billion euros for the company. Minority holder BC Partners would sell some of their shares for the public offering, reducing their stake, while 53 percent owner Holtzbrinck might buy more, to retain a big stake. The report says they are considering a capital increase of 700 to 800 million euros, looking to float 25 percent […]