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News

Avis Ups Dollar Thrifty Bid

The move comes a week after the strategic bidder filed suit to stop Hertz’s deal to buy Dollar Thrifty go forward.

Burger King Back to PE?

The fast food chain is reportedly in talks to sell to a financial sponsor again.

HSBC, RBS Prep $450M Credit Facility for 2Wire Acquisition

HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland have arranged a $450 million credit facility backing Pace’s acquisition of 2Wire, according to sources.

Proxy Access Rules Create M&A Uncertainty

The SEC, in making it easier for shareholders to nominate board members, may have set the stage for more litigation.

Banks Arrange $400M Credit Facility for Bravo Health Acquisition

JPMorgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Raymond James Financial have arranged a $400 million credit facility to help back HealthSpring’s acquisition of Bravo Health, according to sources.

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Articles

How Do You Replace Rating Agencies?

Regulators find that uncovering viable alternatives to rating agencies will be difficult.

The Allure of European M&A

Activity has been driven by strategic buyers in industries like tech, health care and business services.

'Open’ Season in Calif. Bank M&A

The Golden State had its most open-bank deals this month since ­December, and buyers were smaller, by assets, than their targets

Slipping Back to Old Habits?

Buyout firms are putting up less equity, which suggests that an increasing number of lenders are “chasing deals”

Media, Old and New, Attract Dealmakers

Industry fragmentation, a tough economy and the growth of Web and mobile options make entertainment a fertile field for investors.

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