Private Money 2008
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Equity Office Properties Trust
Equity Office Properties Trust

Acquirer: Blackstone
Year announced: 2006
Value: $38.9 billion*

A fierce bidding war drove up the price by $3 billion.

*Value includes assumed debt.

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