Dinan's assessment makes future of JC Penney less than positive. James Dinan, the head of York Capital Management, is betting that JC Penney Corp would continue its poor performance of the company.
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NFP Explores Partnerships
National Financial Partners seeking new private equity funding. The wealth management company headed by Jessica Bibliowicz is exploring a potential sale according to three individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Frontrunner for Hostess Brand Known
Dean Metropoulus front runner to purchase the iconic Hostess brand. Dean Metropoulus is a giant in the food industry business but not a household name yet, though this may change upon his purchase of iconic snack cake brand Hostess.
Tycoons Seek Help from former BP Bosses
Alfa's share in the TNK-BP takeover by Rosneft to be reinvested. Alfa Group, the group that brokered the deal from the sale of the joint venture giant TNK-BP, is now discussing with former BP CEOs John Browne and Tony Hayward as to international oil venture projects.
SandRidge Deal to Lead to CEO Exit
CEO exit mulled as Sandridge strikes deal with TPG-Axon. SandRidge Energy Inc has forged a deal with hedge fund TPG-Axon Capital whose implication can lead to the exit of the company's chief executive officer.
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Facebook appoints Chancellor of UCSF Susan Desmond-Hellmann to its board. Facebook Inc has appointed an old hand to become part of its board of directors.
Iger to continue as Disney's Chairman-CEO. In an unprecedented move, the investors of Walt Disney Co have rejected calls by proxy advisors to split the top jobs currently held by Chairman and CEP Robert Iger.
The New York-based company has appointed two veterans to develop and boost its developing client franchise in Brazil.
Lansdowne CEO Paul Ruddock to retire in June. One of the world's best known hedge fund managers, Lansdowne Partners has announced that its current CEO, Paul Ruddock will be retiring come June in order to focus on his charity work and arts interests.
Trafigura has shown interest in purchasing zinc from global leading zinc provider Nyrstar Commodities trader Trafigura revealed it has interest in bidding to purchase zinc from world's leading producer Nyrstar that could worth about $700 million per year.
Trafigura interested in purchasing zinc rights from Nyrstar. Trafigura, a well known commodities trader has announced its interest in purchasing the exclusive rights to purchase the zinc from Nyrstar, the world's number one producer.
The buyout firm has recruited two specialists in addition to its Japan team ahead of closing its new pan-Asia fund worth $6 billion
Wynn faces another suit for the cash donation to University. The Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts Ltd and its owner, billionaire hotelier Steve Wynn is now facing another shareholder lawsuit alleging that US$135 million donation to the University of Macau had wasted company assets and was in breach of its fiduciary duties.
Blackstone, Apollo and KKR lead payouts to chief executives after banner 2012 year. Co-founder and CEO of the Blackstone Group Steven Shwarzman, according to filed papers by the equity firm, received pay and cash dividends amounting to US$213.
