One of the largest private takeovers in history -- the $25.3 billion buyout for college loan giant Sallie Mae -- unraveled yesterday after its buyers balked at the price, citing turmoil in the credit markets and federal legislation to cut subsidies to student lenders. -
Investors End Deal To Buy Sallie Mae
One of the largest private takeovers in history -- the $25.3 billion buyout for college loan giant Sallie Mae -- unraveled yesterday after its buyers balked at the price, citing turmoil in the credit markets and federal legislation to cut subsidies to student lenders.-
By David Cho and Thomas Heath