Hellman & Friedman potential rivals to WPP Group

Hellman & Friedman, an American private-equity group, has emerged as a potential rival to WPP Group in the £1.5bn auction of advertising group Grey Global.

Hellman & Friedman, an American private-equity group, has emerged as a potential rival to WPP Group in the £1.5bn auction of advertising group Grey Global.

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