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Special Situations/Distressed · Financial Services · March 2008

JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquires Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.

On March 16, 2008, JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired Bear Stearns Companies, Inc., a financial services company in New York, United States.

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AnnouncedMarch 16, 2008 TypeSpecial Situations/Distressed TargetBear Stearns Companies, Inc. Buyer JPMorgan Chase & Co. SectorFinancial Services LocationNew York, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
New York, United States
Financial Servicessector
-founded
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Buyer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Company · 31 deals on record
  • 4th transaction in financial services
  • 5th transaction in United States
31deals, all time
11in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.?JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. on March 16, 2008.

What type of deal was it?It was a special situations/distressed in the financial services sector in 2008.

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