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MassMutual to Buy American Financial Annuity Unit
M&A

MassMutual to Buy American Financial Annuity Unit

The $3.5 billion deal came a day after Allstate said it would sell its life insurance business to private-equity giant Blackstone for $2.8 billion.
By Matthew Heller | January 28, 2021
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Finance of America Plans $1.9B SPAC Merger to Go Public
IPOs

Finance of America Plans $1.9B SPAC Merger to Go Public

The Blackstone-backed company will go public by merging with blank check company Replay Acquisition.
By Lauren Muskett | October 13, 2020
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Blackstone Makes $3B Match with Bumble Owner
M&A

Blackstone Makes $3B Match with Bumble Owner

The acquisition of dating app startup MagicLab fits Blackstone's push to invest in companies with robust growth profiles.
By Matthew Heller | November 11, 2019
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Blackstone to Convert from a Partnership to a Corporation
Credit & Capital

Blackstone to Convert from a Partnership to a Corporation

The private equity giant's structural change will allow more investors to buy its stock.
By Vincent Ryan | April 19, 2019
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Ex-Healthcare CFO Accused of $309M Fraud
Risk & Compliance

Ex-Healthcare CFO Accused of $309M Fraud

Sotirios “Sam” Zaharis and two other former Constellation Healthcare execs allegedly duped investor Chinh Chu into acquiring the company for $309 million.
By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2018
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What’s Life Like for an Industry-Switching CFO?
People

What’s Life Like for an Industry-Switching CFO?

Fredrik Eliasson leaves a long career in the railroad business to take over finance in the health-care technology field.
By David McCann | April 5, 2018
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Rising to the Challenge
Turnarounds

Rising to the Challenge

Twenty CFOs who have career-defining tests ahead.
By CFO Staff | September 15, 2016
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Blackstone Profits Plunge
Investment Banking

Blackstone Profits Plunge

'The market tantrum in the first part of the year resulted in lots of dislocation,' said CEO Stephen Schwarzman.
By Matthew Heller | April 21, 2016
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Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B
Strategy

Blackstone Buys BioMed REIT for $4.9B

The $23.75-per-share deal gives Blackstone access to office buildings that cater to life science tenants in major markets.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 9, 2015
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Blackstone Fined $39M Over Fee Practices
Risk Management

Blackstone Fined $39M Over Fee Practices

The settlement with the SEC is the second stemming from the agency's increased authority over the private equity industry.
By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2015
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Company’s Scale, Complexity Challenge Hilton CFO
Turnarounds

Company’s Scale, Complexity Challenge Hilton CFO

The company has performed excellently in recent years, but the success hasn't come easily.
By David McCann | September 11, 2015
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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending July 31
People

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending July 31

Blackstone, Serta Simmons, AssetAvenue, FARO Technologies, Tutor Perini, PAR Technology, Nuance Communications, Key Tronic, Penhall, Select Energy
By Joan Urdang | July 31, 2015
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GE Parlays GE Capital Asset Sale into $50 Billion Buyback
M&A

GE Parlays GE Capital Asset Sale into $50 Billion Buyback

The exits of targeted GE Capital businesses should release about $35 billion in dividends that are expected to be allocated to the buyback.
By David Katz | April 10, 2015
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Private Equity: Barbarians at Middle Age
Risk

Private Equity: Barbarians at Middle Age

The firms that pioneered private equity are becoming duller.
By Economist Staff | April 25, 2014
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Infrastructure Financing: A Long and Winding Road
Risk

Infrastructure Financing: A Long and Winding Road

The world needs more infrastructure. How will it pay for it?
By Economist Staff | March 24, 2014
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