M&A
Increased LVMH Bid Wins Tiffany Backing
By Paul Whitfield
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Published: November 26th, 2019
The world's biggest luxury goods seller will get bigger still after agreeing a $16.2 billion deal for the storied U.S. jeweler.
Insights & Analysis
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Activism
EBay Sells Ticket Marketplace StubHub to Viagogo
By Kirk O'Neil
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Published: November 26th, 2019
After after announcing a strategic review with support from activist shareholders Elliott Management and Starboard Value earlier this year, eBay is selling StubHub to viagogo for $4 billion.
Restructuring
Bumble Bee Foods Swims Into Ch. 11
By Kirk O'Neil
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Published: November 22nd, 2019
The San Diego-based canned seafood producer plans to sell its assets to Taiwanese tuna supplier FCF, a creditor and minority shareholder, for $930.6 million.
Private Equity
Sponsors' Role as Job Creators Remains Hazy
By Steve Gelsi
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Published: November 15th, 2019
An academic study that set out to address public rhetoric around private equity reveals conflicting effects on the economy for private equity, depending on the type of deal.
Activism
Potential Proxy Fight Looms at e.l.f.
By Alexandra Garfinkle
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Published: November 14th, 2019
Mario Cibelli-led Marathon Partners is considering a director contest at e.l.f. Beauty, according to a person familiar with the situation.
M&A
Docker Separates Developer, Enterprise Businesses
By Chris Nolter
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Published: November 14th, 2019
CEO Rob Bearden said Docker's businesses serving software developers and enterprises have "vastly different" product and financial models.
M&A
Ladenburg, Advisor Group Ink Broker-Dealer Blockbuster
By Michael Brown
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Published: November 14th, 2019
The $1.3 billion deal creates a broker-dealer with more than $450 billion in client assets and comes amid rapid consolidation in the field.
Private Equity
Private Equity-Backed Bankruptcies Rise
By Kirk O'Neil
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Published: November 14th, 2019
Private equity-backed energy companies and retailers have been the most active in seeking court protection in 2019 through October.
Activism
Private Jets Draw Insurgent Attention
By Ronald Orol
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Published: November 14th, 2019
Costs associated with private jet use may not be material to companies — but insurgent investors have succeeded in campaigns drawing attention to their use, for both business and personal activities.
