M&A news and insight for the middle market
The M&A Scene: CEO Leadership
Dealmakers gathered at the Harvard Club in New York on May 7 as part of ACG NY's CEO Leadership event. Peter Gonye, a co-leader within Spencer Stuart's private equity practice in North America was the keynote speaker. Panelists included M. Tatum Pursell, senior adviser, Unlimited Horizons; Tony Ecock, general partner, Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe; Jim Follett, former CEO of Authentic Response Inc.; Doron Grosman, operating partner, Court Square Capital; and Joelle Marquis, partner, Arsenal Capital.
3Qs With... Chris Randall, executive vice president, NBH Capital Finance
NBH Capital Finance will focus on the lower middle market
Time Inc. -Meredith Pairing Would Have Been Too Complicated, Says Jeff Bewkes in Keynote
The Time Warner chairman hints there may be a future deal for the spun-off magazine business, maybe even with Meredith
The Buyside:
Trench Dealfare
Strategic players in the aerospace and defense sector look to offset losses by remaining on the hunt for targets
Fund of Funds, Lender
ESOP, Recapitalization
Agriculture, Natural Resources
New York, Hong Kong
Northeast US, Asia/Pacific
United States, Canada
Exclusive data on top players in capital markets
Managing Director
Firm: Piper Jaffray & Co.
In the news: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Peter J. Solomon, Sidley Austin
Two years after its bankruptcy filing, CIT is on more stable footing and its future looks brighter than it has in a long time
After long hold periods private equity firms look for liquidity
Dealmakers expect CLO issuances to reach $10 billion to $15 billion in 2011
Main Street Fairness Act May Force Further Consolidation of E-Commerce Sector
As McGraw-Hill divests its broadcasting group, more sales are likely to follow
While some insurance companies look to derisk and others hope to get involved in more lucrative business lines, insurance businesses see an increase in M&A activity
As dealmakers look for proprietary deal flow Colombia becomes more interesting
Key to managing PE portfolio companies in volatile markets
Despite the harsh economic climate of the past four years, a pair of Houlihan Lokey veterans launch new firm
After months on the auction block the maker of Thomas & Friends agrees to a sale; and other items from the Watercooler
Lawmakers try to level playing field between traditional and e-retailers
PE community questions whether Romney's presidential bid will have a positive effect on the industry
