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CVS to Acquire Target Pharmacies for $1.9B
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CVS to Acquire Target Pharmacies for $1.9B

The deal will further CVS' goal of "becoming the most significant company in the drug distribution and reimbursement system.”
By Matthew Heller | June 15, 2015
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Small Deals, Big Challenges
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Small Deals, Big Challenges

Small-company acquisitions can pay off, but they require a delicate touch.
By Vincent Ryan | October 8, 2012
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Small Firms Present Big Barriers for Acquirers
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Small Firms Present Big Barriers for Acquirers

Buying a small, privately held company may look easy on paper. But valuing, structuring, and integrating it requires a delicate touch.
By Vincent Ryan | September 7, 2012
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An Acquirer’s To-Do List for 2012
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An Acquirer’s To-Do List for 2012

Four tips for evaluating, planning, and executing an M&spamp;A deal in this economy.
By Vincent Ryan | March 1, 2012
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M&A: Running on Energy
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M&A: Running on Energy

Oil and gas companies are fueling merger and acquisition activity thus far in 2012, as they jockey for position in the race to develop nonconventional sources of energy.
By Vincent Ryan | January 10, 2012
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The 2012 To-Do List for Acquirers
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The 2012 To-Do List for Acquirers

Four tips for evaluating, planning, and executing a successful M&spamp;A deal in this economy.
By Vincent Ryan | January 5, 2012
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M&A’s Preholiday Upswing
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M&A’s Preholiday Upswing

A couple of large deals bring some optimism, but 2012 projections are bearish.
By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2011
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Still Dealing in Doubt
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Still Dealing in Doubt

Midsize acquisitions dominate, as lack of confidence in the economy lingers.
By Vincent Ryan | October 26, 2011
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Filling the Growth Gap
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Filling the Growth Gap

Strong balance sheets plus weak organic growth equals demand for acquisitions.
By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2011
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M&A Recovery Stumbles
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M&A Recovery Stumbles

Will deal-making regain its momentum in the fourth quarter?
By Vincent Ryan | October 4, 2011
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Breakups Overshadow Mergers
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Breakups Overshadow Mergers

Spin-off moves by corporations were the focus of last week's deal activity.
By Vincent Ryan | September 20, 2011
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The Morning After
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The Morning After

How to prevent a post-acquisition hangover.
By Stephen Barr | July 1, 1997
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