March 17, 2005
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Qwest Continues Battle for MCI
Deals: The Denver-based telecom is offering nearly $8.5 billion in
its latest challenge to Verizon Communication’s buyout offer. (Read
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Akamai, Speedera End Legal Fight
Deals: The Internet software company will acquire its rival for $130
million. (Read
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K Capital Wants OfficeMax Sale
Deals: Government regulators denied a link-up in the office supply
sector in 1997, but consolidation could be approved this time around.
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Auction Set for Retailer Joseph
Auction: The posh London-based clothier, which hired BNP Paribas to
run an auction, could fetch $200 million or more. (Read
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US Airways Gets More Help
Distressed: A second regional carrier, Republic Airways, has reached
a funding agreement with the bankrupt airline. (Read
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Cox Insurance Agrees to Buyout
Opinion: Duke Street Capital and Englefield Capital have offered to
take the U.K. auto insurer private for $566.3 million. (Read
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Viacom Weighs Split
Corporate Restructuring: The media conglomerate may siphon off its
cable and film assets. (Read
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Martin to Head FCC
Government: President Bush selects him to replace Michael Powell in a
move that media dealmakers generally favor. (Read
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