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Industrials and Natural Resources

Lyondell Seeks Exit Financing

March 12, 2010 - Chemical company plans to issue $2.25 billion in senior secured notes due 2017 and hopes to price the bonds by March 26.

Superior Capital Plans Edge Adhesives

March 9, 2010 - Increasingly, private equity firms have bought into the chemical and industrials space--and will likely continue consolidating.

Falfurrias Seeks to Double First Fund

March 9, 2010 - Marc Oken and Hugh McColl are looking to build off previous investments such as Bojangles, as the firm seeks to raise its second vehicle.

Essar Plans Coal Play

March 8, 2010 - The Indian company makes a deal as part of its mining assets consolidation deal with Trinity Coal buy from Denham Capital.

Ag M&A Crops Up Anew

March 8, 2010 - The fragmented industry, in need of consolidation, is estimated to generate as much as $1 trillion in revenues annually.

High Road Buys Celco

March 4, 2010 - The PE firm’s first fund will integrate a Canadian automation control systems operator into its portfolio.

Dow's Styron Unit Goes to Bain

March 2, 2010 - The $1.63 billion deal bested a rival offer from TPG.

Blue Wolf and Atlas Strike Timber Deal

March 1, 2010 - Northern Pulp Nova Scotia buys Neenah Paper asset., once again

Mason Wells Targets $500M

March 1, 2010 - Milwaukee buyout shop is already near its goal after a substantial first close.

Houlihan Bolsters Southeast Coverage

February 25, 2010 - Macquarie vet Charles Mills joins the Houlihan Lokey's Atlanta office.

The Venture Revival

February 17, 2010 - Strategics, even beyond tech and healthcare, are reconsidering VC plays, and don't necessarily have an eye on future control.

Terra Industries Acquired by Yara

February 16, 2010 - Yara’s $4.1 billion acquisition may end the ongoing dispute between competitive fertilizer companies CF and Terra.

Summit Materials Buys Hinkle

February 1, 2010 - The dealmaking platform established by private equity pros makes another buy.

Firstgold Files for Bankruptcy

February 1, 2010 - Gold mining and exploration company's agreement to receive an investment from a Chinese entity was quashed by CFIUS.

TorQuest Completes Pinova Deal

January 29, 2010 - The Canadian PE firm aims to add staff at the former Ashland unit.