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Chinese Reverse Mergers Spawned U.S. Class Actions, Report Says
The deals, involving shell companies, were "significantly more likely to involve restatements of financial statements," according to the study.
May 22, 2012
Driven in part by abundant reverse-merger filings by firms in China resulting in listings on U.S. exchanges, the number of securities class-action filings involving accounting allegations rose in 2011 over 2010, according to a new report by Cornerstone Research. Read more...
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Reining In Buyout Loans
Federal regulators aim for more stress-testing of loan portfolios and better-defined standards on a borrower's ability to repay. May 15, 2012
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Should Medical Device Companies Make or Buy Their Growth?
Companies investing in R&D have created more value for shareholders over the past 10 years. May 3, 2012
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Middle Market Embraces Unitranche Loans
As companies prioritize simplicity and low risk of execution in financing, facilities that combine senior and mezzanine debt are gaining in popularity again. May 3, 2012
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As Many Sellers as Buyers
The amounts of acquisitions and divestitures are headed in opposing directions, according to an E&Y survey. April 23, 2012
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How to Add M&A Value: Pay Cash, Go Hostile
The perception that up to 70% of mergers and acquisitions destroy value is somewhat out of date, according to a U.K. study. April 23, 2012
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Behind Closed Doors: Merger Targets Can Now Launch IPOs in Secret
Thanks to the JOBS Act, private companies simultaneously pursuing an initial public offering and a sale can put pressure on potential buyers without disclosing confidential information. April 18, 2012
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PE Managers Predict Two Years of Healthy Returns
Industrial, health-care, and financial-services sectors are expected to provide the most value to private-equity funds. April 15, 2012
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Like It or Not, You're in the Euro Zone
CFOs have to prepare for almost anything in Europe. The good news: it's not all bad news. April 15, 2012
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Private Equity Firms Go for Bolt-ons in Q1
Total transaction value for private-equity-backed buyouts falls to its lowest quarterly level in two years as firms concentrate on smaller deals. April 9, 2012
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