M&A Monday

Here are some potential target ideas, rumored or official, to jumpstart your deal pipeline. Our sources are various news reports and the Buyouts “Seeking Buyers” list. The Golden State Warriors basketball team said it is for sale. (Reuters) The FDIC is seeking buyers for three small Puerto Rican banks which need capital. The FDIC hired a bank to help is sell the assets. (WSJ) Novell Inc. has rejected a takeover offer from Elliott Associates LP. The company, an IT management software and Linux producer, will explore strategic alternatives on its own. Spark Networks, an online personals services company, retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to advice it on its strategic alternatives following an offer from Great Hill Partners.

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