Archive for March, 2008

Unsurprising M&A Deal Volume: First Quarter 2008

Posted on Monday, 24 March 2008. Filed under: Commentary, Mergers |

M&A deal volumes are down significantly in the first quarter 2008.  This doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, I am sure, so it should be put in perspective. Of course, the final volumes for the quarter will not be available for another week, but with the Easter holidays underway, it isn’t likely the final figures [...]

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Bear Stearns, Northern Rock and Société Générale

Posted on Monday, 17 March 2008. Filed under: Commentary, Mergers |

The big news is that Bear Stearns has been purchased.  Put out of its misery.  JP Morgan and the Federal Reserve have ridden to the rescue — some would say at the 11th hour — to make sure that the malaise surrounding Bear Stearns can be contained.  There’s lots of questions about whether Bear Stearns, [...]

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