Transportation

LKQ Buys Chicago Parts Business

October 10, 2008 - LKQ's latest acquisition, Automotive Rebuilders Supply Co., earned $9.5 million in revenue this year.

Northwest and Delta Gear Up For Merger

September 19, 2008 - As Northwest gears up for its merger with Delta Airlines, expected to close at the end of the year, teams are working on integration issues.

Axia Capital Sells Hydroid

September 15, 2008 - Massachusetts military underwater vehicle company saw revenues mushroom in size under PE investors.

The Jordan Company Buys Harvey Gulf

August 26, 2008 - In a $500 million transaction, the private equity firm will now own a portion of the marine shipping family operation.

BlackEagle Partners Buys Instar

August 21, 2008 - Disaster response unit is the third acquisition by BlackEagle’s debut fund.

UPS Rumored to Bid For TNT

August 12, 2008 - TNT shares wavered throughout day, following a report that UPS would buy the company and exec’s denial.

A Champion for Antitrust Enforcement?

August 5, 2008 - Most dealmakers assume a Barack Obama victory in the general election will mark the end of a relatively lax antitrust enforcement regime. His views on the UPS/DHL arrangement supports this assumption.

Markit To Acquire JP Morgan Risk Management Software

July 28, 2008 - The Dallas-based software firm will acquire FCS in the transaction.

BBA Buys Hawker's FBO Business

July 25, 2008 - Deal marks third Harris Williams-managed sale of an aircraft fixed-base operator this year.

Defending M&A from the DOD

July 11, 2008 - More than any other industry, federal regulators of defense sector deals can burst the bubble on a deal, making sellers more cautious.

Arrow Air Holdings Sells to MatlinPatterson

July 1, 2008 - Private equity firm had been eyeing aviation buys prior to making majority investment in international cargo shipper.

RoadLink Buys CP Ships Division

June 27, 2008 - The Fenway Partners portfolio company anticipates a beneficial agreement with Fastfrate, another Fenway company.

Track Changes

June 26, 2008 - Activist investor The Children's Investment Fund is claiming victory in its proxy fight against railroad operator CSX Corp., although thanks to a recent court ruling, other activists could pay a severe cost.

Republic Services, Allied Waste Set to Merge

June 23, 2008 - Allied shares dip in early Monday trading; Republic shares up, but downgraded by analysts.

Arlington Tankers May Seek Sale

June 23, 2008 - The NYSE-listed oil transport company brought in Jefferies to pursue a strategic review.

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