Mark Druskoff

Business Writer, Editor and Marketing Communications Specialist

12.01.2009

Listed below are stories I've written for Mergermarket over the last two months:

11/24/2009>>Merrick Systems to make buys; seeks to become attractive target, founding CEO says
11/24/2009>>RigNet looks to make acquisitions, keeps eye on public markets, CEO says
11/20/2009>>Lexicon seeks partnership by end of 2010, CEO says; company could be targeted once compound reaches late-stage development, source says
11/19/2009>>Atrato seeks strategic investor; could be attractive to hardware OEMs, CEO says
11/18/2009>>Rebit exit through acquisition most likely; seeks OEM partnerships to grow, CEO says
11/18/2009>>Archer Daniels Midland searches for ethanol mills in Brazil; possibly in battle for Equipav and Moema - sources
11/13/2009>>Remora Energy International looks for buys, Columbia first pick, founding CEO says
11/11/2009>>ENAP divesting Iran assets; seeking buys elsewhere - executive
11/10/2009>>Genpact majority shareholders may seek exit as market valuations rise, industry sources say
11/3/2009>>Acro Energy Technologies receives offers from potential bidders; but company now focused on growth, CEO says
11/2/2009>>BPZ Energy seriously considering dual listing in Lima, company says
10/29/2009>>Varel International on the prowl for buys; looks to go public, CEO says
10/29/2009>>Petrobras seeks advisor to evaluate reserves for multi-billion dollar capital raise, IR manager says
10/28/2009>>Heliovolt has a long way to go until exit, may need more capital, sources say
10/26/2009>>Additech could assess sale within 18 months, CEO says
10/26/2009>>KMG Chemicals looks to close acquisition within nine months, CEO says
10/26/2009>>StarTex Power considers private equity investment to fund expansion, founding CEO says
10/26/2009>>Stream Energy in talks with bankers for IPO, CEO says
10/22/2009>>Unisys lightens debt load, plans reverse split, making it more attractive to buyers - sources
10/22/2009>>Alereon looking to raise capital in next six months; considering acquisitions, CEO says
10/22/2009>>All Web Leads could raise cash to consolidate industry and enter new markets, executives say
10/16/2009>>Woot interested in comparison shopping, coupon, media buys; Amazon considered desired partner, CEO says
10/15/2009>>Compellent focused on growth, including buys, CFO says; tempting target, but expensive, analyst says
10/14/2009>>Astrotech may find little interest if it explores sale - analysis
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Journalism Awards

2006
Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Business/Trade, Under 30,000

  • Best Regular Column (Emerging Companies), Gold Award
  • Best Regular Column (Enterprise), Silver Award
  • Best Use of Visuals (December 2005), Gold Award


    • 2005
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Business/Trade, Under 30,000
    • Overall Excellence, Silver Award
    • Best Regular Column (Emerging Companies), Gold Award
    • Best Overall Design, Silver Award

    2004
    Association of Area Business Publications

    • Best Magazine, Gold Award
      Judge’s Comments: "By organizing their content beyond traditional departments and features with sections on Managing Growth, Life & Leisure, Executive Report and LeadingEdge this magazine offers extraordinary variety and breadth in its coverage. The business community is critically analyzed but in a way in which readers can enjoy the tale. Attention is paid to leads in features to draw readers into the story, and the magazine as a whole is easy to navigate."
    2003
    Association of Area Business Publications

    • Best Feature Layout, Gold Award
      Judge’s Comments: "The bold presentation of this layout does a good job of reflecting the bold content of the story. The typography is interesting without being overwhelming. The dramatic dark colors are carefully selected to maintain legibility of the text. The opening spread makes good use of a standard portrait. And the clean, consistent elements create a cohesive feel throughout the package."


    • Best Body of Work for Single Reporter, Bronze Award
      Judge’s Comments: "Mark Druskoff not only writes about more than the business news of Minnesota -- he writes about the people who shape that news. In his profiles, readers get an understanding of the qualities and the faults of some of the major players in Minnesota business. Within those profiles, they also get a deeper understanding of the business trends that affect all Minnesotans."

    2002
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Overall Excellence, Silver Award
    • Best Regular Department, Silver Award
    • Best Internet Site, Silver Award
    • Best Use of Visuals, Silver Award
    • Best Media Kit, Gold Award

    2001
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Overall Excellence, Bronze Award
    • Best Regular Department, Silver Award
    • Overall Design Excellence, Bronze Award

    2000
    Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association

    • Best Regular Department, Gold Award
      Judges comments: "The feature explores topics of great interest to emerging or dawning small businesses, not only approaching stories of interesting new companies, but also approaching problems/solutions that can educate a business owner."


    • Best Feature Article, Silver Award
      Judges Comments: "The feature explores topics of great interest to emerging or dawning small businesses, not only approaching stories of interesting new companies, but also approaching problems/solutions that can educate a business owner."


    • Best Internet site, Silver Award