Global Regulators Proving Hard To Please On Mergers
The failure of the NYSE Euronext/Deutsche Borse tie-up is a stark reminder to dealmakers that the fate of their work often rests in government' hands. Lately, it hasn't been the only one.
NYSE-Deutsche Boerse Likely Won’t Trigger Break-Up Fee
If the NYSE-Deutsche Boerse deal is in fact given a death blow by European Union officials tomorrow, don’t expect a big breakup fee, like what happened with AT&T and T-Mobile.
A Flurry of Punches in Proxy Fights
Proxy seasons have been relatively sleepy lately as more companies are willing to acquiesce to activist investors amid the weak economy. But several announcements Monday could produce fights for this spring’s proxy season.
Don’t Count Out Avis in Dollar Thrifty Hunt
Don't count out Avis in the hunt to take over car-rental chain Dollar Thrifty.
Credit Suisse Names Americas M&A Heads
Credit Suisse has named Greg Weinberger and Anthony Armstrong as co-heads of Americas mergers & acquisitions.
Inteliworx to Buy Most of Bevinco’s Assets
Beverage service technology company Inteliworx LLC is expected to announce Friday that it is acquiring most of the assets of Toronto-based Bevinco Corp., according to the companies.
Dollar Thrifty, Say Buh-Bye to Bidding War
Avis is losing interest in buying rival car-rental chain Dollar Thrifty. But Avis also knows it is smart never to say never on this saga at the car rental counter.
Breaking: UBS Loses Co-M&A Boss Cary Kochman to Citigroup
In the latest high-profile defection from UBS's investment bank, Cary Kochman, UBS co-global head of mergers & acquisitions, is leaving for Citigroup.
UBS Hires Energy Banker Thomas Langford
UBS hired Morgan Stanley’s Thomas Langford as global head of energy investment banking, part of the Swiss bank's effort to rebuild its team in Houston.
Nasdaq-NYSE: So Many Bankers and Lawyers, Oh My
In Nasdaq-ICE's $11 billion bid to take over the New York Stock Exchange, the full litany of deal advisers and lawyers is bigger than baseball team rosters at the start of spring training.
J. Crew Buyout: Winners and Losers
Despite the criticism surrounding the $3 billion buyout of J. Crew, shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the deal on Tuesday. So here are the winners and losers of the deal.
Bankers Feed on Stock Exchange Deal Frenzy
Bankers who haven't gotten a piece of the two big pending stock exchange mergers are looking to attach themselves to the remaining independent exchanges left without a dance partner.
