This time, M&A madness is tempered with caution

Article Abstract:

The major factors driving the current merger and acquisition trends are discussed in the light of Journal register Co.'s acquisition of 21st Century Newspapers. The Securities and Exchange Commission's accommodation with regard to the time period within which the acquirer gets the acquired firms' books in compliance, the trend of mergers through cash transactions rather than stock deals, and the usage of discounted cash flow to evaluate merger and acquisition deals are discussed.

Acquisitions & mergers, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Newspapers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers, Newspaper publishing, Market trend/market analysis, Journal Register Co., 21st Century Newspapers Inc.

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Time off is money

Article Abstract:

The direct cost of employee absences at U.S. companies averaged 15% of payroll in 2002. According to the Mercer/Marsh report, 77% of the 723 companies surveyed don't even isolate the cost of disability leaves.

Absenteeism, Unauthorized Leave, Evaluation, Worker absenteeism, Absenteeism (Labor), Absenteeism (Labour)

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At the center of the risk business

Article Abstract:

The effective enterprise risk management strategies adopted by treasurer Jeff Lawrence of Iron Mountain Inc. are presented.

Computer and Data Processing Services, Executive changes & profiles, Asset & Risk Management, Methods, Usage, Officials and employees, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Risk management, Iron Mountain Inc., IRM, Lawrence, Jeff

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