Eye for the prize
Article Abstract:
Onex Corp CEO Gerald Schwartz, who has built his career through lucrative corporate takeovers, is the key figure behind Onex's $2.3 billion buyout offer for the diversified Canadian brewing firm John Labatt Ltd. Onex's debt-financed takeovers typically result in liquidation of acquired assets.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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The winning brew
Article Abstract:
Belgium's Interbrew has made a strong bid to acquire John Labatt Ltd, which has been fighting a hostile takeover offer from Onex Corp. Interbrew plans to sell of many of Labatt's non-brewing assets, such as The Sports Network and its minority stake in Toronto's SkyDome stadium complex.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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