Silicon Valley Embraces Mergers Amid High Tech Shakeout
Venture capitalists warn it is hard to get public funding as the market tightens. Mergers and acquisitions surge in 1985 with software firms leading the activity as Analytica, Lightyear, and VisiCorp are absorbed while firms seek partners or buyouts to survive.
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Southern Bell seeks 300 million 40 year debentures sale
Southern Bell a BellSouth subsidiary filed an SEC registration for selling 300 million dollars of 40 year debentures. The sale will be underwritten nationwide by Morgan Stanley Bear Stearns Merrill Lynch Salomon and Robinson Humphrey. Proceeds refinance 300 million outstanding 12 3 percent debentures due 2020. Georgia Florida North Carolina South Carolina telecoms line.
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