M&A landscape: nothing chunky to buy, lots to break up
Inspired by the bear, threatened by the bull or vice versa?
When CH Robinson announced its fourth-quarter and annual results at the end of January, a key section of its 8-K form grabbed my attention.
It read: “Commencing with this quarter, we are now reporting operating results based on three reportable segments … North American Surface Transportation (NAST), Global Forwarding and Robinson Fresh.”
Break-up
News that might pass unnoticed in any other environment, in corporate finance it often captures the imagination of corporate raiders and turnaround specialists, many of whom have not been shy ...
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Box lines declare force majeure as White House defends ILA
Talks rumoured to be underway after USMX urged ILA back to the table
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Shippers scrambling for alternatives as box lines divert from closed ports
Airlines scramble to avoid Middle East airspace as missiles fly
Port strike will see 60 more ships at anchor this week and rates rising
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