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FTC Challenges Pernod-V&S Deal

The world’s second largest beverage conglomerate hits a stumbling block after picking up key vodka market share, but agrees to federal government pressures.

Wachovia Makes Grab for Krispy Kreme Exec

Phalen, the former chief financial officer of the doughnuts retailer will join as an investment banking managing director.

Madison Dearborn's Pierre Foods Goes Under

Oaktree Capital Management is providing a $35 million DIP financing facility to support the company's business operations.

Expedia Will Acquire Venere Net

The hotel reservation company will be bought from Advent International and the company’s founding partners.

This Bud’s for InBev

Anheuser-Busch, after mounting fierce defense, agrees to sale to Belgian brewer for $52 billion.

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Staying Outside The Lines?

Institutional money rarely treads across the boundaries separating traditional business from sport, though that pattern is slowly shifting.

Hicks' SPAC to IPO Graham Holdings

Hicks Acquisition Co. has reached an agreement to go public with Graham Packaging Holdings in a $3.2 billion transaction with The Blackstone Group.

Where's The Beef?

When JBS Swift SA unveiled three separate deals for rival packing companies, legislators began politicking regulators to block the acquisitions.

InBev's Beer Run

InBev made a proposal to buy Anheuser-Busch, offering $65 a share, or $46.3 billion.

Hummer Goes on the Block

General Motors initiated a strategic review of its Hummer brand, the embattled SUV that has seen sales plummet as gas prices have climbed.

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