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Global Deals Review: Q4 2009

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Hot sectors in a tepid recovery

The energy, finance, technology and healthcare industries are expected to be the hottest areas for dealmaking in 2010.   Full Article | Full Coverage 

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B&L approves Warburg Pincus buyout

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Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:43pm EDT
A contact lens is seen in this undated file photo. Shareholders of Bausch & Lomb Inc. approved a proposed $3.67 billion takeover by private equity firm Warburg Pincus on Friday, the eye care company said. REUTERS/David Gray

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shareholders of Bausch & Lomb Inc BOL.N approved a proposed $3.67 billion takeover by private equity firm Warburg Pincus on Friday, the eye care company said.

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Over two thirds of the total shares outstanding voted in favor of the deal, the company said, which is expected to close early in the fourth quarter.
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The battered M&A sector will make a tepid recovery in the coming year and three hot sectors will lead the way, according to a Thomson Reuters analysis.  Full Article 

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