peHUB Second Opinion 10.2
Wishful Thinking or Reality? Restructuring industry firms said they're "bolstering their ranks" for a "sustained demand for their services" over "three to five years." Green shoots, my a**! (Reuters) BX World: Blackstone Investor meetings may very well include appearances from Shamu. The firm is nearing a deal to purchase Seaworld and other theme parks from Anheuser Busch. (WSJ) Moody's in a Bad Mood: And the ratings agency is taking it out on private equity. "Private-equity firms could add more debt to their target companies' balance sheets in order to reap dividends, which could weaken the position of existing bondholders, a report by Moody's Investors Services said on Thursday." (Reuters) Weirdest, Most Random Niche Deal Ever: Riverside Partners acquires a Portugal-based umbilical cord blood collection company. What the heck is that? (peHUB)
