Restructuring
Covid-19 Adds to Restaurant Industry Woes
By Kirk O'Neil
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Published: April 23rd, 2020
The effects of the novel coronavirus on the restaurant industry could lead to 15% of all restaurants closing permanently.
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Activism
Activist Investing Today: Jackson Calls for eBay M&A
By Ronald Orol
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Published: April 22nd, 2020
The manager of technology-focused hedge fund EMJ Capital says he thinks the company should use cash on hand — and proceeds from expected unit sales — to make its own acquisitions.
Activism
Starboard Ends eBay Fight Following CEO Selection
By Ronald Orol
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Published: April 21st, 2020
The activist fund managed by Jeff Smith said it was 'excited' about the online marketplace company’s decision to hire former Walmart executive Jamie Iannone to the company's top post.
M&A
Shadowy ‘Team Telecom’ to Resemble Cfius
By David Hatch
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Published: April 20th, 2020
A presidential order adds structure and deadlines to an amorphous U.S. government panel that reviews international telecom deals.
M&A
Trending: Podcast M&A
By Chris Nolter
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Published: April 17th, 2020
Spotify, iHeartMedia, Entercom, Scripps and others have been binging on podcasts through acquisitions with goals to scale-up.
M&A
GSK Invests in Biotech Developing Covid-19 Treatments
By Lisa Botter
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Published: April 16th, 2020
The British drugmaker said it would make an equity investment of $250 million in Vir.
Private Equity
Insight Partners Raises Its Largest Fund
By Steve Gelsi
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Published: April 15th, 2020
Marking 25 years as a growth equity firm, Insight Partners closes its eleventh fund with a commitment of $9.5 billion from LPs.
M&A
Blackstone, Alnylam Ink Collaboration Deal
By Armie Margaret Lee
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Published: April 15th, 2020
As part of the agreement, Blackstone will pay $1 billion to purchase 50% of Alnylam’s royalties and commercial milestones for inclisiran, an investigational cholesterol treatment.
Restructuring
XFL Joins AFL, AAF in Bankruptcy
By David Elman
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Published: April 14th, 2020
Vince McMahon's football league seeks court protection to sell its assets days after suspending operations.
