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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

Third Point's Loeb identifies a first step for Sony

Separation of Sony Pictures Entertainment is a good start. A combination would be a good end. Continue reading

Dish launches $2.5B debt offering

Proceeds from senior notes will be used to fund a $25.5 billion bid for Sprint. Continue reading

Clearwire rallies support for Sprint deal

Analyst warns that the broadband operator could face bankruptcy if shareholders vote down a $2.2 billion sale of a minority stake. 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

McAfee acquires Stonesoft for $389M

Intel subsidiary offers $6.09 per share for the Finnish-based network firewall design company. Continue reading

Onex tops strategics in Nielsen auction

The buyout firm wins the conference producer with a $950 million bid, besting Advanstar, Penton and George Little in a two-month contest. Continue reading

BMC buyout gives technology M&A a lift

The sector, which has been sluggish of late, could ramp up with private equity getting into the game. Continue reading

Private equity-led group takes BMC private for $6.9B

The deal represents a win for hedge fund Elliott Management, which had been pushing for a sale. Continue reading

Small cells, big sales

Exploding demand for wireless data transmission is focusing attention on providers of systems for buildings. Networking equipment providers see an opportunity to add new markets. Continue reading

Goldman Sachs PIA buys Ebix for $820M

The target provides software for the insurance industry. Continue reading

DreamWorks acquires AwesomenessTV

Movie studio pays $33 million for the popular, teen-oriented YouTube network. Continue reading

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