Global Deals Review: Q4 2010
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M&A tops $2.2 trillion
Mergers and acquisitions rose almost a fifth, potentially marking the start of a new, multiyear M&A cycle in which emerging economies account for a bigger share of global dealmaking. Full Article | Related Story
Energy, resources seen dealmaker favorites in 2011
Natural resource deals have accounted for nearly one-third of all deals so far in 2010, and those sectors are expected to remain hot in 2011, spurred by growth in Asian markets. Full Article
Mega-LBOs back on the menu as appetite returns
Leveraged buyouts could blast back through the $10 billion-to-$15 billion benchmark in 2011, as private equity firms and their lenders gain confidence and look to spend mountains of cash raised during the boom. Full Article
Risk arb funds seek M&A rebound to spur returns
Broken deals, hostile offers and volatile markets put the skids on arbitrage funds this year, but traders are looking for a better year in 2011 as deal volume is set to rebound further. Full Article
Telecom tycoons exert grip on sector M&As
When France Telecom SA goes shopping again in Africa as a way to counter flattening sales at home, it can expect competition from emerging market buyers like never before. Full Article
S&C's breadth helps law firm climb M&A ranks
Wall Street law firm Sullivan & Cromwell climbed five spots in rankings of legal advisers in deals globally, helped by its breadth of coverage in a year when a wide range of sectors saw M&A activity. Full Article
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