January 2007
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Iran and Palestinian-Israeli Peace
The rise of Iran has made the timing ripe for a new strategy for an Israeli-Palestinian peace. Here’s why: The primary divide in the Middle East is between the forces of moderation and those of extremism. Iran and the radicalism it supports has created a potential alliance among moderate Palestinians, Israelis and the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the gulf states. And, it’s in all of...
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private equity
A $100bn LBO no longer seems unthinkable. Home Depot, which is rumored to be a target, has an enterprise value of about $90 billion. Add a premium, and you are close to that number. If a deal goes through, it is feasible that private equity groups could find, say $25 bn equity, and raise a further $75 bn in today’s extraordinarily generous markets. But what about the exit?? A trade sale is...