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Donald Trump offers to buy New York mosque, investor rejects deal

New York - Famed investor Donald Trump has offered to buy out an investor New York City mosque near Ground Zero, which has drawn considerable criticism. However, the investor later rejected Trump's offer because it's a "cheap attempt for publicity."

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Sanofi-Aventis entering US market with buyout of Chattem

Paris -- French drugmaker is looking to buy U.S. healthcare organization Chattem for $1.9 billion. Sanofi CEO envisions the deal will secure market share in the U.S. over-the-counter business which is worth $20 billion.

In the Media by Gordon K. Chan

New York Times magazine editor Paul Tough takes buyout

After 8 years with the publication, 42 year old editor takes severance package to focus on writing books and magazine pieces.

In the Media by Gordon K. Chan

Private Equity Tides Are Changing

Private equity investment is steady, but investors are changing how they approach the sector. PREQIN reports that, based on a recent survey of private equity investors, fundraising remains strong, though the sectors receiving the inflows are changing.

In the Media by Tom Johansmeyer

Microsoft Restarts Talks With Yahoo to Expand Online Services and Advertising

After takeover talks between Microsoft and Yahoo fell apart, Microsoft says it's now considering a deal that would not involve a full buyout of Yahoo. The talks continue as Microsoft eagerly looks to find a way to expand online services and advertising.

In the Media by Chris Hogg - 2 comments

Private Equity More Becoming Expensive

In 2007, the private equity industry’s aggregate management fees reached US$33 billion globally, according to London-based Private Equity Intelligence, Ltd. (Preqin).

In the Media by Tom Johansmeyer

Private Equity Firm Agrees to $25B Buyout of Alltel

TPG Capital and GS Capital Partners agreed on Friday to buy Alltel wireless for $25 billion dollars.

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Why newspapers are buyout targets

The circulation of newpapers are hard to maintain when information is free on the Internet.

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Nasdaq's $5.3 bln London Stock Exchange (LSE) Buyout offer Expires

In a blow to its global expansion plans, the Nasdaq said Saturday its hostile $5.3 billion offer to buy the London Stock Exchange was rejected.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham

Outback SOLD!

Outback to be sold!

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Private buyouts hit record in Canada in 2011

The number of corporate buyouts in Canada by private equity firms reach a record high in 2011, according to the annual survey by Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.

Avon rejects buyout offer

Struggling cosmetic company Avon has rejected a $10 billion buyout offering from beauty company Coty, saying the offer undervalues the company.

Johnston seeks Gers buyout probe

Former Rangers chairman asks the government's insolvency service to clarify "certain financial arrangements" relating to the club's takeover.

Alibaba.com buyout plan approved

Shareholders of Alibaba.com agree to the company's plan to buy back shares in a bid to take the firm private.

Federal workers' buyouts could reach $2B

The Harper government's plan to slash an estimated 30,000 public service jobs over three years includes hefty golden handshakes that could leave some federal workers laughing all the way to the bank, CBC News has learned.