Dell stock buyout plan seen as unfair. The Dell privatization plan is facing stiff criticism from hedge fund manager David Einhorn. Einhorn, who is in the midst of battle with Apple over that technology innovator's US$137 billion cash fund, is using the buyout of Dell shares as a cash policy that is unfriendly to its shareholders.
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UPDATE: Gardner Denver Considering KKR Offer
Gardner Denver mulling over US$75 per share offer from KKR. Gardner Denver Inc. 's board would convene on Monday to consider the US$3. 7 billion offer by private equity firm KKR and Co.
UPDATE: Heinz Buyout’s Hard Lessons
No one is safe without the numbers, message sent to industry by Heinz buyout. The buyout of H. J. Heinz by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and others have placed many food executives of known brands properly warned that they either shape up or be shipped out.
Rally Rattles Hedge Fund Managers
Credit rally makes hedge fund managers nervous for 2013. Hedge fund managers are scampering for safety as a huge credit rally evaporates investor confidence in the market.
LBO Protection Demand by US Bond Investors
Bond investors seek new options during leveraged buyouts. The increasing number of large leveraged buyouts or LBOs is making many investment-grade debt investors nervous, calling out the US government to institute more protection be given them in light of current developments.
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Business software maker Compuware Corp is exploring a sale and talking to buyout firms to gauge takeover interest
Canvera awarded more venture capital money Canvera Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd was able to raise about US$6. 5 million in Series B round of funding from other sources at a time when known venture capitalists are leaving the market.
MGM Resorts chair Jim Murren said Crystals luxury mall has potential buyers (Photo : Reuters) MGM Resorts International's chief executive said he remains bullish on Macau despite reports of slowing growth in the gambling enclave of China.
Forstmann Little is now deep into preparation for the sale of IMG, the sports and modelling agency. IMG, one of the most prominent talent agencies in the world who represents such names as Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic as well as Brazilian supermodel Giselle Bundchen-Brady has recently been put up for sale.
Pinterest wins US$200,000 funding to increase value to US$2.5 billion. (A screen grab of the home page of Pinterest. com) Pinterest, the most popular online image pinboard recently won US$200 million worth of new funding for its operations.
