Survey of Merger Arb Spreads

By Paul Kedrosky · October 17, 2008 · 1 Comment ·

A quick survey of merger arb spreads, which have been coming down a little since short-selling has been allowed back. Still some big numbers out there, mostly reflecting nervousness about credit markets and financing. Note: I screened on deals announced since March, on companies with reasonable market caps, etc.

As always, click for a larger version.

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Comments

  1. CP says:
    October 17, 2008 at 3:27 am

    Don't forget about CEG w/Buffett's $26.5 offer. You could have picked up the think under $22 last week, back above $24 for now…

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