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Cross-Border Jitters

February 8, 2010

The uncertain markets make international expansion more difficult for portfolio companies. Still, many in private equity view are remiss to abandon global initiatives.

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MacFadyen: Priming the Machine
The re-emergence of the CLO market would go a long way toward stimulating M&A.

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Intel Corp. plans to acquire Virtutech Inc., a simulation software developer, and other recent transactions.

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Lincoln Bolsters Auto Capabilities

February 8, 2010 – The investment bank entered into a partnership with strategic advisor Casesa & Co. to advise the automotive industry.

Thain Takes Helm at CIT

February 8, 2010 – Ex-Merrill chief becomes lender's chairman and CEO.

Providence Adds Government Services Pro

February 8, 2010 – The private equity firm brings in a veteran of the US government at a time when more PE firms are getting into federal services businesses.

ANXeBusiness Buys S2S

February 8, 2010 – The technology company’s buy is its fifth in three years, in part thanks to its One Equity backing.

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From the Magazine

Assessing the Damage in Europe

February 1, 2010 – As the US private equity market re-emerges from the downturn, Europe's middle market is also showing signs of life.

Measuring TARP

February 1, 2010 – As the Troubled Asset Relief Program winds down, deal pros assess the impact.

A Contrarian Take on Pay Processing

February 1, 2010 – While the payment processing space has taken its lumps, a number of groups are looking to take advantage of the disruption.

It's Finally Happening

February 1, 2010 – Sponsors say plans to alter the tax treatment on carried interest will have unintended consequences.

Reconsidering Coverage

February 1, 2010 – Even as risks mount, deal insurance is anecdotally getting less expensive.

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