The only thing to fear
30 January 2006
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As the $3.9bn takeover of Fairmont Hotels shows, when confronted by activist investors, companies turn to private equity as a safe haven. Far from presenting a competitive threat, hedge fund activism is actually benefiting buyout firms.
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