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M&A

Drinks With The Deal: Lande Spottswood of Vinson & Elkins

By David Marcus

Published: September 2nd, 2021

V&E's Lande Spottswood discusses the energy sector's recent evolution and the implications for both private equity and strategic buyers on the Drinks With The Deal podcast.

SPACs

Another Branson Company Launches Into Public Markets With SPAC

By Bill Meagher

Published: September 2nd, 2021

Virgin Orbit will combine with NextGen Acquisition II in a $2.3 billion deal.

Activism

Greenmail Under Microscope in Ohio

By Ronald Orol

Published: September 1st, 2021

A pension fund’s complaint targeting two activist investors who settled with discount retailer Big Lots last year could have far-reaching implications for insurgent fund campaigns at companies in the state and beyond.

M&A

FAT Brands Hunts for More Deals

By Nikitha Sattiraju

Published: August 30th, 2021

The restaurant chain operator, which continued to strike deals during the pandemic, plans to make more acquisitions before the end of the year.

Activism

Switch Considers REIT Conversion With Elliott’s Input

By Chris Nolter

Published: August 27th, 2021

The data center operator, which The Deal named the company a potential acquisition target in June, has traded at a discount to peers.

M&A

Nexstar Targets Political Capital With The Hill

By Chris Nolter

Published: August 26th, 2021

The TV station group is paying $130 million for the Washington news organization backed by the family office of Apollo Global co-founder Josh Harris and Jimmy Finkelstein.

M&A

CenterOak Exits Cascade Windows Through Cornerstone Sale

By Steve Gelsi

Published: August 26th, 2021

The Dallas private equity firm is selling the window maker for $245 million, after The Deal flagged a potential transaction for the company in March.

M&A

Cargill, Continental Grain Add Sanderson Farms

By David Marcus

Published: August 25th, 2021

The $4.5 billion deal, which involved Wachtell, Freshfields and Paul Weiss, comes after The Deal reported in June that Sanderson had attracted potential interest from Continental.

Activism

Okapi Hires Bruce Kistler From ISS

By Ronald Orol

Published: August 25th, 2021

The proxy solicitor installed the new hire in its corporate governance team, The Deal has learned.

Insights & Analysis

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Drinks With The Deal: Lande Spottswood of Vinson & Elkins

Another Branson Company Launches Into Public Markets With SPAC

Greenmail Under Microscope in Ohio

FAT Brands Hunts for More Deals

Switch Considers REIT Conversion With Elliott’s Input

Nexstar Targets Political Capital With The Hill

CenterOak Exits Cascade Windows Through Cornerstone Sale

Cargill, Continental Grain Add Sanderson Farms

Okapi Hires Bruce Kistler From ISS

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