Three's A Crowd

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Trying to cobble together a trio of companies in one coordinated merger can create major problems and attract a slew of rivals. With many global natural resources giants hungry for rapid growth in an environment of rising prices, however, the appeal of the three-way merger seems not yet dead.

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		Three's a Crowd Phelps Dodge's attempt to merge with a pair of other companies — again — shows why such triple plays are rare.


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		Three-Way: The Morning After Phelps Dodge's failed menage a trois with Inco and Falconbridge made all three companies look attractive to other suitors. Here's the latest on who's chasing whom.

		Another Metals Merger, Troika-Style If the tough task of assembling a three-way deal benefits from simplicity and an absence of competing bids, the aluminum giant bolted together by Russia and two of its billionaires may shine.


		AND EVEN MORE METALLIC M&A

		Here Comes the Son Aditya Mittal, CFO of Arcelor Mittal, thinks he may finally have earned respect in the steel industry.

		Steel Company CFO: Iron Will Required Facing sky-high labor costs, a glut of imports, and well-connected cross-border rivals, finance chiefs at the remaining U.S. steelmakers dig in.

		A Matter of Trust A look at the deals of 2002 suggests that regulators are listening to acquirers.

		Meet the New Boss He's here to save your company. But don't expect miracles.

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