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Leveraged Buyout Trailblazer Ted Forstmann Dead at 71
8:45AM 11/22/2011
Theodore J. "Ted" Forstmann died on Sunday from complications related to brain cancer. The private equity pioneer's firm, Forstmann Little & Co., was one of the first to engage in leveraged buyouts -- using borrowed money to buy companies.
Spring Is in the Air for Retail M&A
9:00AM 3/01/2011
Company News, Economy, Nordstrom, Blockbuster, J Crew, Retail, Barnes & Noble
Retailers are getting back to business after the recession and showing stronger earnings, making them attractive targets for private equity investors -- and each other.
M&A Mania: Early 2011 Deals Have Already Hit a 10-Year High
1:00PM 1/12/2011
Energy, Company News, Economy, Investing, DuPont, Market News
Companies such as Duke Energy and DuPont are off and running with megamergers early this year. Even Playboy is among the dealers. And market pros say the trend is far from over. Why are so many U.S. companies tying the knot? Fast growth is hard to come by in any other strategy.
News that Jo-Ann Stores has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for about $1.6 billion has sent shares of the craft retailer soaring 33% in premarket trading.
Carlyle Group CFO Leaves Company as It Plans IPO
7:17AM 12/13/2010
Peter Nachtwey, CFO of Carlyle Group, is leaving the private equity company as it plans an IPO.
"Pete decided to pursue a great new opportunity for him, which we understand will be announced soon," Carlyle spokesman Christopher Ullman said, according to Bloomberg News. "We thank him for his...
Carlyle Group Planning IPO
6:52AM 12/06/2010
Private equity giant Carlyle Group is planning an IPO to build capital to fund more buyouts.
"There will be significant advantages to having a lot more capital," CEO William Conway told Bloomberg Businessweek. "Investors are reducing commitments to funds and making economic terms much less...
Google Said to Bid $6 Billion for Groupon
6:50AM 11/30/2010
The search giant is poised to make its largest deal ever -- the $6 billion acquisition of online coupon site Groupon, according to several sources.
Could J. Crew Have Gotten a Sweeter Buyout Deal?
7:14PM 11/23/2010
Shares of J. Crew jumped 16% on Tuesday after the specialty retailer confirmed it was considering a $2.8 billion buyout offer. But some question whether J. Crew's $2.8 billion buyout was the best possible deal for investors.
Holiday Shopping Turns to M&A, J. Crew Near Buyout Deal
6:35AM 11/23/2010
Private equity firms are likely to buy retailer J. Crew Group for $43.50 a share or about $2.8 billion, though investors might balk at such a modest premium.
For Nokia Siemens Joint Venture, an IPO Down the Line?
9:10AM 11/19/2010
Nokia Siemens Networks' chief financial officer says the telecom equipment maker may launch an IPO in its distant future, a move that could help its current efforts to sell a chunk of its stock to private equity buyers.
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