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Kraft turns hostile in bid for Cadbury
Kraft Foods chief Irene Rosenfeld stuck to her guns in the pursuit of candy maker Cadbury, refusing to sweeten her $16.4 billion bid and taking it directly to Cadbury shareholders. Full Article
Kraft's CEO plays steady hand
Irene Rosenfeld actually walked away from Kraft in 2003 after being initially passed over for the CEO post. Analysts expect Rosenfeld to stick to that type of discipline to win Cadbury, especially as there has so far been no sign of a counter-bidder. Full Article | Related Story
Six Flags agrees to new bankruptcy plan
Bankrupt Six Flags has submitted a new reorganization plan that represents a victory for hedge fund Avenue Capital Management, which fought an initial proposal that gave little to bondholders. Full Article
Northrop to sell consulting unit
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman has agreed to sell its TASC consulting unit to two buyout firms, General Atlantic and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, for $1.65 billion, the companies said. Full Article
AXA targets Asia growth
French insurer AXA sought full control of its majority-owned Asian arm to get a tighter grip on the region's booming markets, and stuck with plans to grow in China in spite of regulatory obstacles there. Full Article
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Health companies expect relief in Senate
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Health insurers, drugmakers and other companies expect U.S. Senate lawmakers to soften health reform legislation narrowly passed by the House of Representatives that calls for a greater government role in the industry. Full Article
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| Buyouts Texas 2009 | 15 Oct | Dallas |
| EVCJ Fundraising Forum 2009 | 3 Nov | London |
| Hedge Funds: How to Find the Right Prime Broker | 10 Nov | Webinar |
| Buyouts West 2009 | 19 Nov | Los Angeles |
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