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Out of Sync

The global meltdown at the same time underscores and upsets the connectivity of world markets. As politicians talk down protectionism, deal pros worry that astaxpayer money will come with strings attached.

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MacFadyen: A Resolution
Given near total shutdown of the M&A market, the downturn has effectively forced dealmakers to live up to their 2008 resolutions.

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Lessons from the Turmoil
Paul Carroll, co-author of 'Billion-Dollar Lessons,' talks to M&A about what can be learned from failed transactions.

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Out of Sync

The global meltdown at the same time underscores and upsets the connectivity of world markets. In the latest issue, M&A also corrals top lenders to weigh in on the credit market and explores the nuance of selling family businesses.

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M&A Lifestyle

Incomplete
Platinum Equity’s hail mary to save the Arena Football League fell short, forcing the AFL to cancel its 2009 season. Platinum had explored $100 million infusion.

Q&A / Interviews

Rising Sun
Greenhill's advance into Japan symbolizes the bank's rise amid the chaos roiling the rest of Wall Street. Co-CEO Scott Bok outlines the firm's strategy.

Roundtables

Scorched
Liquidity has been sucked out of the leveraged loan arena, though players in the space anticipate the markets will stabilize - just not before more pain is felt.

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Clifford Chance Hires FTC Gen Counsel

– The firm’s new hire, William Blumenthal, joins as partner and chairman of the antitrust group.

Monaco Coach Weighs Alternatives

– Imperial Capital, BMO Capital Markets and Avondale Partners engaged as the recreational vehicle maker’s financial advisors.

Dow Responds To Kuwait

– The chemicals company threatens legal recourse, is looking at other ventures, and will hasten cuts.

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Features

Cultivating the Family Tree

– Acquiring family-owned businesses requires a lot of legwork, though the opportunity is compelling enough to draw investors into the fray.

Toys in Deal Land

– Just because the M&A market has dried up doesn't mean it can't be remembered fondly.

Are You Being Watched?

– Private equity firms have discovered that at the same time they're investigating a possible target, the target is performing its own due diligence on them.

Tastemakers

– A two-year investment in Pony by talent agency, The Firm, bore out the power of brands and helped create a blueprint for a private equity firm.

MACs Show More Teeth

– Nixon Peabody's annual study on MAC clauses reflects a push from buyers to account for the market's volatility.

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