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RCF Group, a leading provider of professional audio systems, has acquired Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of Install and Touring sound, from LOUD Audio, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| RCF Group, a leading provider of professional audio systems, has acquired Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of Install and Touring sound, from LOUD Audio, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group | |||
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Emerging Vision, a leading optical retailer in the US, has acquired Optica, an optical retail chain, from Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Emerging Vision, a leading optical retailer in the US, has acquired Optica, an optical retail chain, from Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) | |||
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Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired a minority equity stake in Visionworks, the optical retail subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company) | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired a minority equity stake in Visionworks, the optical retail subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company) | |||
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Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired Davis Vision, one of the largest managed vision care companies in the US, from HVHC (a Highmark company) | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Centerbridge, the private equity owner of Superior Vision, has acquired Davis Vision, one of the largest managed vision care companies in the US, from HVHC (a Highmark company) | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired Liingo Eyewear, an online retailer of eyeglasses in the US | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, has acquired Liingo Eyewear, an online retailer of eyeglasses in the US | |||
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Luxury Optical Holdings, a leading optical company that owns Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc, has completed a recapitalization with Monroe Capital | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Luxury Optical Holdings, a leading optical company that owns Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc, has completed a recapitalization with Monroe Capital | |||
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Limoni, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Limoni, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |||
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La Gardenia, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| La Gardenia, a leading Italian beauty products retailer, was acquired by Douglas, a leading European beauty products retailer owned by CVC Capital Partners | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by AEA Investors, a global private equity firm | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by AEA Investors, a global private equity firm | |||
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Realtime Technologies, a leading global provider of 3D software and services for virtual marketing and virtual prototyping, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | €180 million |
| Deal size: €180 million | |||
| Realtime Technologies, a leading global provider of 3D software and services for virtual marketing and virtual prototyping, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | |||
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Viva Optique, a leader in the design of eyewear frames and a subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company), was acquired by Marcolin, a global manufacturer and distributor of eyewear | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Viva Optique, a leader in the design of eyewear frames and a subsidiary of HVHC (a Highmark company), was acquired by Marcolin, a global manufacturer and distributor of eyewear | |||
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Optical Distributor Group, the second largest distributor of contact lenses in the US, was acquired by ABB-Concise, the largest distributor of contact lenses in the US | $350 million |
| Deal size: $350 million | |||
| Optical Distributor Group, the second largest distributor of contact lenses in the US, was acquired by ABB-Concise, the largest distributor of contact lenses in the US | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Anthem, one of the largest health insurers in the US | $900 million |
| Deal size: $900 million | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Anthem, one of the largest health insurers in the US | |||
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kenko.com, a leading online retail of consumer health products, has sold a controlling stake to Rakuten, Japan’s leading online retailer | $47 million |
| Deal size: $47 million | |||
| kenko.com, a leading online retail of consumer health products, has sold a controlling stake to Rakuten, Japan’s leading online retailer | |||
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HearUSA, one of the largest hearing aid retailers in the US, was acquired by Siemens, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids | $135 million |
| Deal size: $135 million | |||
| HearUSA, one of the largest hearing aid retailers in the US, was acquired by Siemens, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids | |||
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drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer of health and beauty care products was acquired by Walgreens, the largest drugstore retailer in the US | $433 million |
| Deal size: $433 million | |||
| drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer of health and beauty care products was acquired by Walgreens, the largest drugstore retailer in the US | |||
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Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | |||
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Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has acquired a 6.1% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | $250 million |
| Deal size: $250 million | |||
| Luigi Lavazza, the global market leader in espresso coffee, has acquired a 6.1% stake in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the US market leader in single-serve coffee | |||
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Kenneth Cole, a leading American fashion designer, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Jaytex, a major Canadian apparel distributor | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Kenneth Cole, a leading American fashion designer, has entered into a strategic alliance and distribution agreement with Jaytex, a major Canadian apparel distributor | |||
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Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and instruments, has acquired Signet Armorlite, an ophthalmic lens company which holds the Kodak license for lenses | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and instruments, has acquired Signet Armorlite, an ophthalmic lens company which holds the Kodak license for lenses | |||
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Salu Beauty, the parent company of skinstore.com, was acquired by drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer in health and beauty care products | $39 million |
| Deal size: $39 million | |||
| Salu Beauty, the parent company of skinstore.com, was acquired by drugstore.com, a leading internet retailer in health and beauty care products | |||
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Vision Direct, a leading online retailer of contact lenses, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Luxottica Retail, one of the largest optical retailers in the US | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Vision Direct, a leading online retailer of contact lenses, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Luxottica Retail, one of the largest optical retailers in the US | |||
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Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, has sold its Sabiñanigo, Spain foil manufacturing operations to BAVARIA Industriekapital, a German industrial holding company | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, has sold its Sabiñanigo, Spain foil manufacturing operations to BAVARIA Industriekapital, a German industrial holding company | |||
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Genesis Lease, a leading publicly traded aircraft leasing company was acquired by Aercap Holdings, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessor | $1.8 billion |
| Deal size: $1.8 billion | |||
| Genesis Lease, a leading publicly traded aircraft leasing company was acquired by Aercap Holdings, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessor | |||
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Binda, a global leader in the design and sale of watches and jewelry, has acquired Geneva Watch, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and the distribution of watches | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Binda, a global leader in the design and sale of watches and jewelry, has acquired Geneva Watch, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and the distribution of watches | |||
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Atrica, a provider of ethernet routing solutions, was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, a developer of mobile broadband solutions | $100 million |
| Deal size: $100 million | |||
| Atrica, a provider of ethernet routing solutions, was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, a developer of mobile broadband solutions | |||
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1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Fenway Partners, a New York based private equity firm | $343 million |
| Deal size: $343 million | |||
| 1-800 contacts, the world’s largest online contact lens retailer, was acquired by Fenway Partners, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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Olivotto, the largest global producer of glass making equipment, has acquired the glass division of LGL Group, a publicly traded company in the US | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Olivotto, the largest global producer of glass making equipment, has acquired the glass division of LGL Group, a publicly traded company in the US | |||
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ClearLab’s flat pack intellectual property was acquired by Menicon, the largest contact lens manufacturer in Japan | $28 million |
| Deal size: $28 million | |||
| ClearLab’s flat pack intellectual property was acquired by Menicon, the largest contact lens manufacturer in Japan | |||
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ClearLab’s manufacturing operations in Singapore were acquired by Migwang, a private label contact lens manufacturer | $15 million |
| Deal size: $15 million | |||
| ClearLab’s manufacturing operations in Singapore were acquired by Migwang, a private label contact lens manufacturer | |||
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Beverages and More, a US retailer of alcoholic beverages, was acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm | $205 million |
| Deal size: $205 million | |||
| Beverages and More, a US retailer of alcoholic beverages, was acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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Sonus Faber, a manufacturer of high end consumer audio equipment owned by an affiliate of Natixis, was acquired by Quadrivio, a private equity fund based in Italy | $22 million |
| Deal size: $22 million | |||
| Sonus Faber, a manufacturer of high end consumer audio equipment owned by an affiliate of Natixis, was acquired by Quadrivio, a private equity fund based in Italy | |||
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ProQuest Information and Learning, an information-content and technology company, was acquired by Cambridge Information Group, a privately owned group of information services and publishing companies | $222 million |
| Deal size: $222 million | |||
| ProQuest Information and Learning, an information-content and technology company, was acquired by Cambridge Information Group, a privately owned group of information services and publishing companies | |||
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Riverstone, an ethernet router telecom provider, was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in networking and communications technology | $207 million |
| Deal size: $207 million | |||
| Riverstone, an ethernet router telecom provider, was acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in networking and communications technology | |||
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ProQuest Business Solutions, a leading provider of Automotive Parts and Service Information, was acquired by Snap-On, a manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment | $527 million |
| Deal size: $527 million | |||
| ProQuest Business Solutions, a leading provider of Automotive Parts and Service Information, was acquired by Snap-On, a manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment | |||
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Patient Infosystems, a population health management company, was acquired by CareGuide, a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care and home care services | $80 million |
| Deal size: $80 million | |||
| Patient Infosystems, a population health management company, was acquired by CareGuide, a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care and home care services | |||
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i2 Technologies has sold TSC in a management-led buyout | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| i2 Technologies has sold TSC in a management-led buyout | |||
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ABAQUS, a simulation software company, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | $413 million |
| Deal size: $413 million | |||
| ABAQUS, a simulation software company, was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a global market leader in 3D simulation software | |||
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Naviscan PET Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, has completed a Series B-1 Preferred Equity financing with Sanderling Ventures | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Naviscan PET Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, has completed a Series B-1 Preferred Equity financing with Sanderling Ventures | |||
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Bulgari, a designer of jewelry and watches has become a strategic co-investor with private equity firm Irving Place Capital | $240 million |
| Deal size: $240 million | |||
| Bulgari, a designer of jewelry and watches has become a strategic co-investor with private equity firm Irving Place Capital | |||
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i2 Technologies, a leader in supply chain management solutions, has issued convertible preferred and common securities to an investor group consisting of Q Investments and certain members of senior management | $120 million |
| Deal size: $120 million | |||
| i2 Technologies, a leader in supply chain management solutions, has issued convertible preferred and common securities to an investor group consisting of Q Investments and certain members of senior management | |||
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Manufacturers’ Services Limited (MSL), a supply change management services provider, was acquired by Celestica, a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider | $341 million |
| Deal size: $341 million | |||
| Manufacturers’ Services Limited (MSL), a supply change management services provider, was acquired by Celestica, a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider | |||
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Amicas, a diagnostic image management software developer, was acquired by VitalWorks, a healthcare information management technology provider | $55 million |
| Deal size: $55 million | |||
| Amicas, a diagnostic image management software developer, was acquired by VitalWorks, a healthcare information management technology provider | |||
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StorageNetworks, a provider of data storage management software and services, has announced a special dividend distribution to its common shareholders as part of an associated plan of liquidation | $201 million | |
| Deal size: $201 million | |||
| StorageNetworks, a provider of data storage management software and services, has announced a special dividend distribution to its common shareholders as part of an associated plan of liquidation | |||
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Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company, was acquired by Autogrill, a global leader in food and beverage services for travelers | $1.0 billion |
| Deal size: $1.0 billion | |||
| Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company, was acquired by Autogrill, a global leader in food and beverage services for travelers | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has sold its 50% interest in Consolidation Coal, a US coal mining company to RWE | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has sold its 50% interest in Consolidation Coal, a US coal mining company to RWE | |||
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Host Hotels and Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Crestline Capital, a hotel management company | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Host Hotels and Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Crestline Capital, a hotel management company | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired the remaining 50% stake in its joint venture with Merck, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals | $2.6 billion |
| Deal size: $2.6 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired the remaining 50% stake in its joint venture with Merck, a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals | |||
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Host Hotels and Resorts has reorganized its operations as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | $1.7 billion | |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| Host Hotels and Resorts has reorganized its operations as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired certain industrial chemical businesses from Imperial Chemical Industries, a British chemical company | $3.0 billion |
| Deal size: $3.0 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired certain industrial chemical businesses from Imperial Chemical Industries, a British chemical company | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired Protein Technologies International, a US based international soy ingredients supplier, from Ralston Purina | $1.7 billion |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired Protein Technologies International, a US based international soy ingredients supplier, from Ralston Purina | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired a 20% stake in Pioneer Hi-Bred, the largest US hybrid seed producer | $1.7 billion |
| Deal size: $1.7 billion | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has acquired a 20% stake in Pioneer Hi-Bred, the largest US hybrid seed producer | |||
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Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has acquired Forum Group, the second largest owner in the US of housing communities for the elderly | $605 million |
| Deal size: $605 million | |||
| Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has acquired Forum Group, the second largest owner in the US of housing communities for the elderly | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has repurchased 156 million warrants from Seagram’s, one of the world’s largest distillers of alcoholic beverages | $156 million |
| Deal size: $156 million | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has repurchased 156 million warrants from Seagram’s, one of the world’s largest distillers of alcoholic beverages | |||
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Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company | Undisclosed |
| Deal size: Undisclosed | |||
| Host Hotels & Resorts, a US real estate investment trust, has spun off Host Marriott Services, a US highway and airport food-service company | |||
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US Shoe Corporation, the owner of Lenscrafters and other retail concepts including Casual Corner women's wear, Capezio and Evan-Picone footwear, was acquired by Luxottica, the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world | $1.3 billion |
| Deal size: $1.3 billion | |||
| US Shoe Corporation, the owner of Lenscrafters and other retail concepts including Casual Corner women's wear, Capezio and Evan-Picone footwear, was acquired by Luxottica, the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world | |||
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Pulsar international, a Mexican holding company, has acquired Asgrow, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical company, with major interests in life science, tobacco, packaging, and insurance | $300 million |
| Deal size: $300 million | |||
| Pulsar international, a Mexican holding company, has acquired Asgrow, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical company, with major interests in life science, tobacco, packaging, and insurance | |||
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Remington Arms, an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition owned by DuPont, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a New York based private equity firm | $300 million |
| Deal size: $300 million | |||
| Remington Arms, an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition owned by DuPont, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a New York based private equity firm | |||
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The New York Times, a leading US media group, has acquired The Boston Globe, a major US daily newspaper | $1.1 billion |
| Deal size: $1.1 billion | |||
| The New York Times, a leading US media group, has acquired The Boston Globe, a major US daily newspaper | |||
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Baxter, the world’s largest hospital-supply company, has spun off Caremark, a home-care services provider | $2.0 billion |
| Deal size: $2.0 billion | |||
| Baxter, the world’s largest hospital-supply company, has spun off Caremark, a home-care services provider | |||
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Marriott, one of the leading global hotel groups, has spun off Host Marriott Corporation, the largest owner of hotel real estate in the US | $2.0 billion |
| Deal size: $2.0 billion | |||
| Marriott, one of the leading global hotel groups, has spun off Host Marriott Corporation, the largest owner of hotel real estate in the US | |||
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DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has swapped its acrylics operation in exchange for ICI’s nylon interests | $445 million |
| Deal size: $445 million | |||
| DuPont, a leading US technology and science company, has swapped its acrylics operation in exchange for ICI’s nylon interests | |||