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Monier Lenders Make Late Move To Block Takeover

Danske Buying Addici from Argan Capital

MidOcean Forms Credit Team

MidOcean Partners has formed a credit investment platform focused on the middle markets. It will be led by Steve Shenfeld, a former general partner with Avenue Capital Group who most recently managed a PE fund for MD Sass. Joining Shenfeld will be Deerfield Capital vets Mike Apfel (managing director) and Jim Wiant (principal).

PCCW: Done With Buyout Talk, Moving On

Merrill's Media PE Chief Joins Stifel

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. has named Victor Nesi as director of investment banking and co-director of capital markets. He was previously with Merrill Lynch, as head of the firm's global private equity practice for the telecommunications and media industry.

Riverstone Buys Babcock & Brown's Wind Development Unit

Riverstone Holdings has acquired the wind development portfolio of Babcock & Brown LP, in partnership with the management of B&B's North American energy group. The carved-out company will be known as Pattern Energy Group LP, while Riverstone's equity commitment is $400 million.

Second Half: Dealmaker Fees Rise as M&A Activity Wilts

BoA Senior Banker Rejoining Morgan Stanley

Analyst: KKR Estimated Income of $425M in 2010

Sven Guckelberger Joins Close Brothers