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Firms Vie for Armacell
Few fund firms and banks remain in Armacell auction. After Goldman Sachs and Equistone pulled out of the race, only a few buyers are still in the hunt to land Armacell, the German insulation firm.
Shareholder Demands Dell to Open Books
Southeastern Asset Management has formally filed notice for Dell to open its books for review. (Photo : Reuters) The image is Michael Dell making a presentation to shareholders.
Exxon and China Partner to Develop Iraqi Oilfield
After clashing with Baghdad, Exxon now exploring possibility of partnering with China to develop Iraq oilfield interests.
New Company to Come from Merger of Flour Mills
Ardent Mills would be the new company formed for the venture between ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS Inc.
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Charterhouse, HgCapital and Pamplona are the remaining companies battling to acquire German insulation company Armacell after Goldman Sachs Private Equity and Equiston withdrew from the auction.
Generali's BSI is being purchased by Bankinter and Apollo Global Management. US investment fund Apollo Global Management has partnered with Bankinter of Spain to make a formal bid for Swiss private bank BSI.
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