CFO.com: Mergers and Acquisitions News http://www.cfo.com/archives/directory.cfm/2984293 The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:51:54 GMT CFO.com http://www.cfo.com/images/cfo_com_logo_small.gif http://www.cfo.com Have $1 Billion, Will Spend http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615994/?f=rsspage Alliance Data is building its war chest in anticipation of serious deal-making. An interview with Charles Horn, CFO, Alliance Data Systems. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:35:00 GMT Making M&A Safer http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615721/?f=rsspage Here are four ways companies can mitigate some of the largest risks of acquiring another business. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT Holding On to Family Ties http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616729/?f=rsspage How one family business forged an unusual partnership with a private-equity firm. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT Bain or Blessing? http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616490/?f=rsspage The buyout industry is under attack for destroying jobs. Its returns to investors are the real problem. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:59:00 GMT Mergers under a Microscope? http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14609531/?f=rsspage A busy year for the Department of Justice, yes, but it probably does not signal a trend. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:41:00 GMT Gearing Up http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14609480/?f=rsspage Manufacturers pick up the pace amid predictions of a U.S. resurgence. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:44:00 GMT Post-Occupied http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14609391/?f=rsspage Tepid demand, thin margins, new regulations, investor caution – and a lingering public-relations problem. No wonder banks are nervous. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:38:00 GMT M&A's Preholiday Upswing http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14609837/?f=rsspage A couple of large deals bring some optimism, but 2012 projections are bearish. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:20:00 GMT Deal Terms: Advantage, Buyer http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14607032/?f=rsspage A new study shows acquirers have their choice of target companies, and deal agreements are more buyer friendly. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:28:00 GMT Still Dealing in Doubt http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14610907/?f=rsspage Midsize acquisitions dominate, as lack of confidence in the economy lingers. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:34:00 GMT