Richard Peterson
Richard Peterson
believe people problem process provide solve
A lot of people think their vendors can solve this problem for them. We believe a vendor can provide a HIPAA-ready system, but only an organization can make it compliant. And it's not a one-time process like with Y2K. It's ongoing,
apply classic investment
You should apply the same classic investment principles.
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This is the opposite of the perfect storm, the perfect calm that makes this a good time for M&A activity.
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Banking has been the driving force in mergers and acquisitions this year. With over $1 trillion in all U.S. deals, about $250 billion have been in the banking sector.
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This is going to be a big one. This could be one of the biggest non-tech offerings ever.
build commodity companies continue cooperation draw excellent framework mean news offer trade
This is excellent news for all of our commodity organizations. It will mean that we will draw even more companies and organizations to our trade show, that we can offer even more educational opportunities, and continue to build a framework of cooperation between commodity groups.
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Companies are trying to take a preventative strike against hostile bids.
components troubled
If some of the troubled Dow components got into line, the Dow could go to 12,000.
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The investor demand wasn't there. In terms of pricing, this is the worst week since August 2000.
If (Rotary) wasn't doing this project, where would they end up? In the dump.
activity catalyst corporate deals generally next rising
The catalyst for deals is generally rising corporate profits, ... We should have rising activity next year.
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You could be approaching $80 billion in announced deals for this month.
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I moved the wrong way and I had something overhead and I felt something go in my back.
best bit camp deal four gets hostile oracle says third three waiting year
I'm in the camp that says it will be a third down year or at best a little bit higher, ... I'm still waiting to see if Oracle deal gets done. Typically with hostile deals, three out of four never get completed.