peHUB Second Opinion 9.3
KKR Turns Vulture Investor: LBO Kings are turning to bankruptcy courts to make acquisitions. (Bloomberg) Flunkin' Donuts: "Dunkin' runs on lawsuits." The pastry chain owned by Bain Capital, Carlyle Group and THL Partners is treating its franchise owners badly, the New York Post reports. IPO TIME! Everyone celebrate. But wait. There is such a thing as IPOs increasing to a level that is too high, reports the Wall Street Journal. (WSJ sub. req.) Nice Guys Finish First: Finally, a whistleblower has been rewarded with a commensurate reward for his risk. Dealzone writes that it feels good to applaud the $51.5 million windfall John Kopchinski is getting for his six-year legal battle with Pfizer, the world's biggest pharmaceutical company, which resulted in a record $2.3 billion penalty for drug pushing transgressions. (Dealzone) Hiring? Why not trialing? Private Equiteer asks, if you wouldn't marry someone you only met for a few hours, why would you agree to hire someone before a trial? (Private Equiteer)
