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Deal Economy 2010: Novartis' Sullivan on cross-border deals

Novartis' Marvelle Sullivan speaks about the challenges of cross-border dealmaking at The Deal Economy 2010 conference.


Deal Economy 2010: Opening remarks

The Deal LLC CEO and president Kevin Worth kicked off the two-day conference, The Deal Economy 2010, at the Union Club in New York City on Wednesday.


Roll Call: Tech M&A is back

Here are some must-reads to kick off your Thursday.


Survey says companies not hiring yet

Sixty-nine percent of 28,000 companies surveyed by Manpower said they see no change in their staffing levels in the fourth quarter.


Far from solid, BlackRock still beats expectations

BlackRock beats second-quarter estimates as CEO Larry Fink highlights the Barclays Global Investors deal.


KKR spending plenty on beer money

The private equity giant is paying a pretty penny to finance its $1.8 billion buyout of South Korea's Oriental Brewery.


ONGC makes $2.58B offer for Imperial Energy

India is thirsting for oil, and India's Oil & Natural Gas Corp. knows it. Hoping to profit from the demand, ONGC made a £1.4 billion ($2.58 billion) offer for Russia-focused oil explorer Imperial Energy plc....


The Deal Calendar: Aug. 11-15, 2008

This week's episode of The Deal Calendar goes back to school. The Deal's Mary Kathleen Flynn speaks with The Deal's senior writer Matt Miller about the student loan crisis. The layers of lending have led to consolidation in the sector. ...


Bank watch: Fannie and Freddie lead decline in financials

The spotlight is on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Monday as the government said over the weekend that it would continue to sponsor the publicly traded companies. Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac declined in midafternoon trading, with shareholders digesting the questionable fate of the two companies as their health has been seen as a barometer of the mortgage crisis. The Fed on Sunday proclaimed its full support for Fannie and Freddie, saying it would prepare to lend to both companies. Some investors, however, feel the plan would be a humongous burden for the government, causing experts such...


BlackRock may become another chip that Merrill cashes out

Merrill Lynch & Co.'s war chest of assets may become a rainy-day fund, with the investment bank dipping into it if the ongoing credit crunch continues to crimp earnings. If media reports are to be believed, Merrill not only may cash out its 20% stake in Bloomberg LP, but also its 49% stake in asset manager BlackRock Inc., according to CNBC and The Wall Street Journal....


Deal activity heats up while markets look for some footing

Monday began with a rush of deal activity, pushing the markets slightly into the green. German pharmaceutical company Fresenius SE agreed to pay up to $5.6 billion including debt for APP Pharmaceuticals Inc., while General Electrical Co. through a subsidiary added the Weather Channel. Meanwhile, all forecasts show that Merrill Lynch & Co. is moving closer to selling its stake in financial publisher Bloomberg LP and is weighing the sale of its stake in BlackRock Inc. Behind all this activity, the Dow went on a roller-coaster ride, gaining in the morning but giving up 110.23, or 0.89%, by the early...


Freedom Tower could find new owner

The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey is looking for a buyer or partner to acquire the unfinished Freedom Tower in Manhattan, according to the New York Post. Related Cos. recently met with the Port Authority about a possible deal while Brookfield Properties Corp. spoke with the PA earlier in the year....



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Managing your shareholder base

Growth companies and their PE sponsors should be wary of the pitfalls that arise when they layer on tiers of preferred stock.


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Easing the stress of distressed M&A

Corporate buyers face numerous complexities when trying to identify the right moment to purchase a distressed asset.


Editor's Note

Editor's letter: Nov. 16, 2009

Beneath the veneer of Wall Streeters beats the same heart, stirred by the same determinants of behavior.



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