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BusinessWeek May 30, 2005 Ian Rowley	Japan: Let's Not Make A Deal Despite a few big transactions, private-equity buyouts by foreigners are scarce in Japan.
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Inc. April 2006 Dalia Fahmy	Want Money and Power? Recapitalizations let business owners raise capital without losing control.
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BusinessWeek November 29, 2004	Another Move By Wilbur Ross In Japan Ross has asked Industrial Revitalization Corp. of Japan for a controlling 52% stake in Mitsui Mining Ltd. If the deal goes through it would mark the first such sale brokered by the IRC to a foreign bidder, and could trigger more mergers.
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Financial Advisor February 2004 David J. Drucker	The Alternative Alternative Here's a way for clients to participate in the nation's litigation boom.
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National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Jan David Reese	In Search of Equity Capital? Follow Six Winning Steps Experience shows that developers and real estate acquirers can dramatically boost their chances of reeling in equity financing, if they follow six critical steps in order to secure a long-term, financially beneficial equity partnership.
BusinessWeek March 12, 2007 Kerry Capell	A Backlash Against Private Equity Grumbling by unions in Europe over post-deal job cuts has escalated into a public outcry.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2007 Tom Taulli	China's Private Equity Dynasty? In the past, Chinese government regulation has prevented foreign private equity firms from buying companies, however, China now apparently recognizes the need for a domestic private equity industry.
HBS Working Knowledge February 20, 2006 Ann Cullen	When Hedge Funds Meet Private Equity Seeking greater returns, hedge fund managers are increasing investments in private equity opportunities such as real estate and non-public companies, leading some industry observers to predict a convergence between the two.
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