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Apax Partners offers to take back rue21 in $1.1B deal

PE firm strikes deal at more than double the 2009 price of the kids clothing retailer's shares. Continue reading

Saks: LBO candidate or strategic target?

In a bull market for luxury goods, the retailer may have a number of different suitors. Continue reading

Websense deal shows PE thirst for tech

Even companies in the sector that have underperformed are commanding a premium. Continue reading

Actavis acquires Warner Chilcott for $8.5B

Deal represents a 34% premium to Dublin target's share price prior to May 9 disclosure of merger discussions. Continue reading

Dell results offer hope to LBO

A first quarter 79% decline in revenue for the PC segment supports Michael Dell's and Silver Lake's thesis for their $24.4 billion take private offer for the company. Continue reading

NHL blocks Pastor's $278M bid for Coyotes

The league was concerned about the investor's plan to defer payments over a 15-year period, according to a source. Continue reading

KPS Capital's Global Brass files for IPO

At the midpoint of the expected range, KPS could recoup about $435 million. Continue reading

Backstory: A deep pool of talent

The auction of IMG Worldwide features a blue-chip lineup of moguls from a variety of industries. Who's ready for his close-up? Continue reading

Quintiles comes out strong in market debut

The healthcare company raises nearly $950 million, while its PE owners raise almost $270 million. Continue reading

Post scoops up Hearthside's natural cereal

Acquiring the PE-backed company's assets will help the buyer improve its margins. Continue reading

Sense of the markets: Equities up, M&A lags

A market rally may be exactly what is keeping M&A down as valuations remain high and executive confidence low. Continue reading

Apollo-backed Claire's files for IPO

The accessories retailer is on the comeback after almost going under during the recession. Continue reading

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