Hostile bids put corporates on the defensive

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Corporations are beginning to take measures to protect against hostile takeover bids which are becoming increasingly commonplace, particularly in southern Europe. The south European banking industry is considered to be especially vulnerable to consolidation. The hostile bids are being made because the equity markets are at such a low level. Companies seeking expansion consider hostile acquisitions a viable route for consolidation, with many companies pre-empting anticipated bids by obtaining advice from investment banks on their areas of weakness.

Southern Europe, Corporate anti-takeover measures, Antitakeover strategies

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Deregulation to inspire US bank M&A?

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The level of merger and acquisition activity in the United States banking industry is expected to increase in 1995 due to forthcoming changes in interstate banking legislation and the repeal of Glass-Steagall. Some United States banks are already actively seeking acquisitions while others have announced their intentions to reduce such activity. The reform of Glass-Steagall will increase potential for mergers of middle-sized and large insurers, mutual fund firms and brokers as well as banks.

Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Banking Regulation, Banking industry, Banks (Finance), Deregulation, Banking law

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LBOs join corporates and financiers

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Many US LBO firms currently have extensive cash resources, and are therefore looking at less conventional investment arrangements. They are increasingly linking with corporations to make leveraged buyouts, thus overcoming the growing problem of making buyouts profitable. Taking on an operating partner considerable reduces the risks involved in buyout deals.

Analysis, Leveraged buyouts

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