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Finding a Focus

September 4, 2008

A number of private equity investors have tweaked the definition of what it means to be a "generalist." Firms that invest across a broad spectrum of industry categories are altering their approach to bring specialization to the fore.

The Watercooler

Blogs and Commentary


MacFadyen: M&A Philosophy
Can flawless integration make a bad deal good? It might be question best left to the M&A philosophers.

Podcasts


Lender Insight
Churchill's Randy Schwimmer says debt is available, but notes that lenders are essentially looking for sure things.

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Current Issue

Tick Tock

In the September issue of M&A Journal, distressed buyers are facing ever-shorter windows to salvage a company. Plus deal pros discuss the impact of flawless integration and experts convene for healthcare roundtable.

Current Issue

M&A Lifestyle

Litigating a New Deal?
The second phase of the Bratz trial will determine whether or not Mattel has ownership rights to the related intellectual property.

Q&A / Interviews

Smashing Stereotypes
There is no rule saying bankers have to be boring. Dave Maney, of Headwaters MB, explains how his firm aims to infuse some fun into the game.

Roundtables

The Healthcare Debate
In the latest roundtable, top pros discuss how companies can cut costs while maintaining high levels of care, and what impact this has on the deal community.

Latest News

Mervyn’s Sues its Former PE Buyers

September 5, 2008 – The bankrupt retailer assails PE firms over use of real estate assets in LBO, damages could reach $1 billion.

ACA Names New CEO, Board

September 5, 2008 – Monoline continues with its reorganization.

Lazard Hires Citi Metals/Mining Banker

September 5, 2008 – Youakim's deal roster includes Mittal Steel's purchase of Arcelor.

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Features

Can This Merger Be Saved?

September, 2008 – It's a question that has forever vexed the M&A community: Can flawless integration make a bad deal good?

PE's Green Thumb

September, 2008 – Paine & Partners has proved there's money to be made in agriculture, though the firm advocates a cautious approach.

Politics as Usual

September, 2008 – As TradeWinds Airlines sank into bankruptcy, a politically motivated fight between the company's owners may have fueled its descent.

Great Time to Launch a Boutique

September, 2008 – History has shown that M&A downturns tend to spawn new specialist firms, and marketwatchers are anticipating a flurry of boutique launches in the coming months.

ARS Fallout Hits M&A Market

September, 2008 – The freeze in the auction-rate securities market has forced dealmakers to take account of the suddenly illiquid debt instrument.

Latent Unrest?

September, 2008 – The credit market has had little impact on the balance of power between GPs and institutional investors, but it could only be a matter of time before each side starts fighting over fund terms

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