Will Evian Be Sold to the Japanese?
Venerable French water brand Evian may soon be in the hands of a Japanese company.
Breaking News: EMC-Isilon Deal Talks Are Fizzling
Storage giant EMC Corp. and Isilon Systems Inc. have put their takeover talks on hold, according to people familiar with the matter.
Analysts React to Canada’s Thumbs Down on BHP-Potash Deal
Analysts react to Canada's rejection of BHP's $39 billion takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. Many see the rejection as a buying opportunity for Potash shares.
Convertible Bonds Find Favor in Asia
At a time when initial public offerings are dominating headlines in Asia, companies have started tapping a fund-raising instrument that took a low profile after the financial crisis: convertible bonds.
In M&A, Shareholders’ Win May Be CEO’s Loss
Many CEOs stand to come out losers if they sell their companies, even when shareholders would reap a substantial premium.
Analysts React to Yahoo: A Deal Is ‘Easier Said Than Done, at Least for Now’
Potential buyers are circling Yahoo. Here is a roundup of analyst reactions to a possible deal.
Will Yahoo Actually Sell This Time?
Yahoo has had a "for sale" sign on its lawn for two years. Deal Journal looks at the timeline of past acquisition efforts, as AOL and private-equity firms mull possible deals for Yahoo.
Potash CEO to Canada: Let Pros, Not Pols, Decide On Company’s Sale
As political officials fret about a foreign takeover of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, the CEO has a message to Canada: Let the pros, not the politicians, decide on Potash Corp.'s fate.
On the Other Hand, Avis Isn’t Doing Much to Help the Dollar Thrifty Board
If the termination fees really are the issue in the Avis-Hertz battle for Dollar Thrifty--and they probably are a red herring--Avis' 11th-hour announcement probably doesn't add much to the mix.
Reading Benihana’s Sizzling Pre-M&A Menu
Benihana Inc., which brought a flamboyant version of traditional Japanese cuisine to the American masses, is in the midst of a sale process packed with more theater than a meal at one of its restaurants.
Read Potash Corp.’s Lawsuit Against BHP Billiton
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan asked an Illinois federal court to block a hostile takeover attempt by BHP Billiton, escalating the companies' sniping over the nearly $40 billion deal.
Potash Bankers Get Desperate: Introducing the ‘White Platypus’
One can’t help but marvel at the convolution of the bid being assembled for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, as described today in the Toronto Globe & Mail. but Potash shareholders, this is no White Knight. It is a White Platypus. And this platypus...
