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CD&R Acquires 42.5% Stake in Univar

The deal, sharing ownership with existing investor CVC, values company at roughly $4.2 billion.

K-Sea Gets Private Backing

First Reserve and Kayne Anderson team up for a stake worth up to $100 million.

Stonebridge Exits Alpha Packaging

Sale to Irving Place represents just under a 4x cash on cash return for the seller.

Genstar Posts 8x Return on Fort Dearborn

The sale, initially reported last week, produced a 65% IRR for the seller.

Xstrata Plots Sphere Purchase

With consolidation ramping up, the $381 million deal represents the small-market play for 'cash-constrained juniors' in the mining space.

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Articles

Smoothing the Cost Curve

Strategic buyers are looking to get ahead of commodity and raw materials volatility by pursuing 'backward verticals.'

The New Conglomerate

Diversity is making a comeback, but dealmakers are following a recipe.

The Power of the Purse

Politicians write the checks in the defense space, and they're not afraid to hold that over people's heads.

The Renewed Focus on Infrastructure

Investors have long since recognized the need, but the stimulus package finally gives the government the tool to follow through.

Chrysler: What Went Wrong?

Just about everything, but even in a perfect world, Cerberus bit off more than it could chew.

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