But in light of MFS' recent troubles, it is likely the company...

But in light of MFS' recent troubles, it is likely the company is less fussy about getting the $900 million it originally wanted for a half share of the business in November. There is talk MFS will struggle to get even half that price, with its adviser UBS' broking arm already putting a "distressed valuation" of $712 million on the entire Stella business minus debt.