Partners Said to Weigh Options for Conveyor-Belts Maker Ammega

Partners Group Holding AG is exploring strategic options for European conveyor-belt manufacturer Ammega Group, including a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

The buyout firm is talking to potential advisers about the alternatives, the people said, declining to be identified as the discussions are private. A deal could value Ammega at about 4 billion Swiss francs ($4.6 billion) and might happen next year, the people said.

Should Partners Group decide to pursue an IPO for Ammega, Zurich could be one of the potential listing avenues, the people said. Deliberations are preliminary and the private ...