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Restructurings

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.

Centaur Files for Chapter 11

March 8, 2010 - Licensing fees, project delays and economic downturn hobble horse track operator.

Perella Weinberg Expands Restructuring

February 26, 2010 - Lately, the investment bank has been on a roll, growing several facets.

Harrah’s Planet Hollywood Deal Gets Clearance

February 19, 2010 - The PE-backed company, which has endured its own credit issues, uses a loan-to-own play to gain control of the struggling casino.

Data Wrap

February 8, 2010 - Intel Corp. plans to acquire Virtutech Inc., a simulation software developer, and other recent transactions.

TLCVision Goes to Charlesbank

February 5, 2010 - The buyout firm will provide $25 million in debtor-in-possession financing.

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.

Versa Builds Out Coverage

January 27, 2010 - Philadelphia-based special situations investor adds Suzanne Yoon and David McReynolds to oversee Chicago and LA outposts.

Eaglepoint Hires Former Polaroid CEO

January 26, 2010 - The new hire, Gary DiCamillo, will build out Eaglepoint's business on the East Coast.

Uno Prepack Gives Bondholders Equity

January 20, 2010 - PE-owned restaurant operator's plan includes $52 million in DIP financing.

Japan Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

January 19, 2010 - The carrier will slash its workforce by a third as part of restructuring.

CIT’s Next Step

January 11, 2010 - The specialty lender’s survival hinges on whether it will behave more like a traditional bank and change its funding strategy.

Counter Cyclical?

January 6, 2010 - In the absence of traditional M&A, the fairness opinion business is being buttressed by refinancings, debt-for-equity swaps and structured deals.

International Aluminum Restructures

January 5, 2010 - As aluminum prices rise, private equity firm Genstar International guides one of its assets through Chapter 11.

Do You Even Want to Know?

December 30, 2009 - The deal market can't get much worse, though uncertainties remain going into 2010.