March 31, 2005

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Telefonica Wins Cesky Tender

Privatization: The Spanish telecom company’s $3.6 billion bid beat out a range of other bidders in the race for the controlling stake in the Czech phone company. (Read More…)

Adelphia Auction Heats Up

Bankruptcy: The possibility of Cablevision joining a private equity bid for the cable company has pushed out Adelphia’s self-imposed deal deadline. (Read More…)

Italian Bank Raid Continues

Auction: ABN Amro of the Netherlands plans to launch an $8.1 billion cash bid for Banca Antoniana Popolare Veneta. It is the second foreign bank in as many days trying to loosen Italy’s grip on the sector. (Read More…)

PE Firms Eager for Neiman

Auction: The best-known buyout shops are forming teams expected to bid on the exclusive retailer. (Read More…)

Hurd Hears Thundering

Corporate Restructuring: Investor pressure is mounting on the new Hewlett-Packard CEO to take immediate steps to boost value. (Read More…)

Chip Test Companies Stand by Deal

Deals: Nanometrics said the value of its August Technology shares will soar by the end of next year. (Read More…)

Citicorp Exits German Industrial Firm

Deals: Siemens has agreed to buy gearmaker A. Friedr. Flender AG from Citicorp Venture Capital for $1.6 billion. (Read More…)

China Ends Hong Kong REIT Limits

Deals: China allows local REITs to invest outside the city for the first time giving a boost to mainland developers. (Read More…)