I'm joined by Joshua Goldberg to assess the various scenarios and outcomes in TIF, XRX, HPQ, WBA and many more. In addition we sum up 2019 and try to examine what made this year quite so difficult.

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Tiffany / LVMH Xerox/HP

Investing in Cannabis: One-Year Later

Following his success at CSX, press is reporting that Paul Hilal and his fund Mantle Ridge are now contemplating a move at food service/uniform giant Aramark. I'm joined by Nomura analyst Dan Dolev to discuss the possible outcomes. Later I interview Cowen's John Kernan regarding the Jana stake in ELY. Other companies mentioned include RRGB, QURE, CIR and BKS

The Aramark Episode

Aaron and I sit down to discuss the latest with Sprint/T-Mobile, speculate on the trade's war potential impact on Mellanox, weigh if the potential for HUM to disrupt the CNC/WCG deal is more smoke then fire, and lastly speculate on HOME, AVYA and MGLN

Cowen & Co. Merger/Event Strategist Aaron Glick

I'm joined by merger-arb and event trader Joshua Goldberg to discuss the various scenarios and possible outcomes in the current battle for Anadarko Petroleum. Does Chevron need to match the OXY bid to win the deal? How much room to bump does OXY have? Why haven't we heard public discontent among OXY holders?

The Anadarko Episode

APC/CVX, BMY/CELG, and BBT/STI are three mega-deals of 2019 with one common denominator: No major media outlets managed to scoop the story before it was press released. So what's changed in the world of m&a journalism in the last few years? Greg Roumeliotis reflects on a 13+ year career with Reuters news covering deals and deal speculation. We discuss "bad" journalism, competition among peers and dig into why media intervention can often disrupt the entire deal process.

M&A Journalism in 2019: Greg Roumeliotis of Reuters News

On this week's According to Sources, I sit down with Brett Buckley and James Dileva of Wallachbeth Capital. We discuss how event funds are coping with the current drought of deals, and later analyze AABA, COTY, and DELL

Wallachbeth Capital's Event Strategist Team: Brett Buckley & James Dileva

After lots of internal back and forth, I've removed CELG/BMY until further notice. The rest of the episode touches on BKS, the latest at ZAYO, WBC, RCII and why I've initiated a small position in SFLY

BMY/CELG, ZAYO, BKS, WBC, RCII , SFLY

The possibility of a China/US trade agreement draws closer each day. Is this an overhang removed to be bought or a sell the news event? Henrietta Treyz of Veda Partners joins me to discuss the details around enforcement and how funds seem to be positioned. In addition I'll give some thoughts on BMY/CELG

Veda Partners Talks The China Deal + BMY/CELG

The Merger Masters Podcast series continues with Drew Figdor of TIG Advisors. We discuss his views on activism, his methods for assessing risk, and the role that both ego and fear play in the minds of fund managers. In addition I begin the podcast by weighing in on BMY, ZAYO, NLSN and BKS.

Merger Masters Series: Drew Figdor of TIG Advisors

The Merger Masters podcast series continues with John Bader. Time Stamps: 1:25 Evolving as an investor 7:40 "I'm a seller of most asset classes" 8:50 Blockchain/Cryptos 10:05 Early career 12:40 Lessons learned from Martin Gruss 15:55 Other people's money 17:50 Examining new deals 24:25: ABBV/SHPG 27:35: Avoiding "scary" industires 35:25: Activism 36:15 Five questions for John Bader

Merger Masters Series: John Bader

INTRO: 2:28 It takes a sixth-sense 4:05 Choosing which deals to participate in 6:30 SKY ltd / Comcast / Disney 7:45: Early career 17:00 Hedge fund vs. family office 18:34 PFE/ AGN 25:17 BMY / CELG 32:08 Detour Gold 40:02 Merger -arbitrage post The Big Short 42:10 Activism 45:30 Puerto Rico 50:09 6 questions for John Paulson 1) President Trump 2) Fannie / Freddie 3) When you seek an opinion that lies outside of Paulson funds, who is your first call? 4) If you could only invest in 1 outside hedge fund, who would it be? 5) Word association: cannabis, bitcoin, Elon Musk, CNBC Television 6) If you'd never become a fund manager, what would you have become?

Merger Masters Series: John Paulson

On this week's episode I revisit Barnes & Noble after mixed holiday sales. I explain how I've adjusted my position in MLNX, quickly touch on QEP & ARNC, and end with the 6 factors driving the spread in BMY/CELG

BMY / CELG : 6 Factors Driving The Deal Spread

Wall Street just experienced its worst selloff since 2008. In this week's podcast I sort through the wreckage and examine what I believe are the best opportunities in both merger-arbitrage and deal speculation. In addition, I delve into how I'm adjusting my portfolio to market conditions. Disclaimer: This is not investment advice and should not be treated so. The contents of the podcast are the opinions of Michael Samuels, Broome Street Capital, and According to Sources

Sorting Through The Wreckage: ARNC BKS MLNX MDCA TSRO SHPG IDTI

In conjunction with the release of Kate Welling & Mario Gabelli's book "Merger Masters" According to Sources continues it's interview series this week with Westchester Capital Management. Michael Shannon and Roy Behren have worked in tandem at WCM for over 25 years. We discussed portfolio structure, how they gain an edge over other merger-arb funds, and hit on some current situations including Aspen Insurance (AHL) and the breakup of United Technologies (UTX) According to Morningstar the WCM Merger Fund is +7.09% YTD as of Nov 30th

"Merger Masters" Series: Roy Behren & Michael Shannon of Westchester Capital

Michael Samuels, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Broome Street Capital, talks M&A, activism and event-driven investing, all with a focus on the news-sources that cover them. @accordtosources

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