Insights & Analysis

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M&A

Pfizer Leans Toward Tuck-In Deals

By Armie Margaret Lee
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Published: November 27th, 2019
This year, Pfizer’s first under the leadership of Albert Bourla, the biopharma company has done deals including the purchase of Array BioPharma and Therachon.
Activism

Lawyers Debate Icahn-Oxy Feud

By Greg Morcroft
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Published: November 27th, 2019
Sidley's Kai Liekefett and Schulte's Ele Klein diverge in their opinions about Carl Icahn’s unyielding agitation at Occidental Petroleum.
M&A

M&A Can Make All Companies Tech Companies

By Tom Terrarosa
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Published: November 27th, 2019
Companies in centuries-old industries ranging from real estate to agriculture to education are grappling with the issue of how to become technology-enabled, according to a panel at The Deal Economy Conference.
M&A

More Diligence, Insurance Needed to Mitigate Risk

By Michael Brown
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Published: November 27th, 2019
Panelists at The Deal Economy Conference said greater use of due diligence, reps and warranty insurance and other tools is needed to mitigate risk in today's M&A deals.
Activism

L Brands Meets With Bankers as Mitarotonda Watches

By Ronald Orol
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Published: November 26th, 2019
The Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works owner could soon be under pressure once again from activist investor Barington Capital if a deal doesn’t happen first.
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.
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.