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High yield investors turn to CDS swaptions to protect record 2009 gains

Those that must remain invested are increasingly turning to exotic CDX swaptions to lock in their profits. by Debtwire

Cadbury board met yesterday to discuss Kraft results

Anticipates bid Monday, people say. by dealReporter

Toys ’R’ Us preps bond to takeout CMBS Giraffe; potential IPO in the wings, sources say

Bank of America and Deutsche Bank arranged the CMBS issues during Toys’ LBO in 2005, and are rumored to be launching the refinancing as early as this week, by Debtwire

Acquisition-related fundraising likely to drive corporate borrowers

Diageo, Vale Overseas, RGA, IBM, and Woodside Finance issue bonds. by dealReporter

Citadel loan investors tune in to broadcast industry rebound

Funds loan to own. by Debtwire

Czech billionaire Kellner backs last-minute bid for Wind Hellas through telco vehicle

Kellner steps into winner-takes-all brawl between existing shareholders and junior bond holders. by Debtwire

DSM divestitures could attract Yara and Lanxess

Rubber business split to attract buyers, sources say. by mergermarket

Lloyds and Treasury APS agreement hoped for next week but situation still in flux

Cash call would need to be launched by end of next week to close by December. by dealReporter