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Benihana on the Block

Proposed proxy fight has family bickering, plus other companies in play.

American Eagle Being Shopped

The last 12 months has have witnessed upheaval in the airlines space.

Cash or Check?

Cash-rich companies, according to new research, are actually more likely to pay with stock.

Generation Gap

Family-owned businesses aren't necessarily the motivated sellers buyers had hoped.

California Pizza Kitchen Seeks Takeout

Analysts believe LBO could be in store for the restaurant, plus other companies in play.

American Idol Biz Back on the Block

CKX Inc. has confirmed it is engaged in "sale discussions," plus other companies in play.

Tomorrow's Deals

Hooters is on the block, while the market for film companies delivers plenty of deal flow, plus other companies in play.

Rehabilitated?

Nine years after the "Monopoly" scandal, Simon looks for deals, plus other companies filling the pipeline.

Tomorrow's Deals

Harley Davidson is looking to sell MV Agusta, and other transactions dealmakers are looking at.

Tomorrow's Deals

Ready Mix, Jackson Hewitt, and Protective Products are just a few of the latest companies to go on the block.

Tomorrow's Deals

Playboy Enterprises on the block, Russ Berrie and Company sale, and other transactions that dealmakers are looking into.

A Wing and a Prayer?

Bahrain-based PE shop Arcapita is reportedly shopping its Church's Chicken franchise, plus other properties go on the block.

Streamlining Sara

Sara Lee looks to divest, Nobel Learning is 'open to' alternatives, and Cosi decides to go it alone.

Seeking a Lifeline

Soapstone seeks sale; CuraGen joins the growing list of biopharma companies on the block; and other seek sales.

Distressed Mandates Dominate

Red Sox stake, Noble International and Hartmarx all go on the block.