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Wouldn't a little more hostility be reassuring? (from Corporate Dealmaker)

For hostile bids, the score Monday is three abandoned, one renewed.Abandoned, as you can see on New York Times Dealbook, are United Technologies Corp. pursuit of Diebold Inc., Vishay Intertechnology Inc.'s bid for International Rectifier Corp. and Waste Management Inc.'s tender for Republic Services Inc. Ongoing is King Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s...

Posted on October 13, 2008 4:20 PM

Are 'hostile' deals the tip of an iceberg? (from Corporate Dealmaker)

Are we seeing more unsolicited takeover proposals these days? It sure seems like it. NRG Energy Inc.'s bid for   Calpine Corp., revealed late Wednesday, is just the latest example. Other pursuits-in-progress include Staples Inc.'s bid for Corporate Express NV of  Amsterdam, United Technologies Corp.'s offer for Diebold Inc., Electronic Arts...

Posted on May 22, 2008 11:27 AM

UTC's reputation an asset in pursuit of Diebold (from Corporate Dealmaker)

Ever since I heard an acquisitive CEO talk about the importance of his company's "M&A persona"--by which he meant the image the firm projects to targets, regulators, and customers--I've been interested in the importance of a company's reputation to its...

Posted on March 4, 2008 10:26 AM