The Barnes & Noble proxy fight is over but the more significant drama–will the chain be sold or restructured–will continue for what could be months. Press accounts generally concur with a NYT report from over a week ago indicating that about 20 parties have at least expressed interest in looking at the company’s books. Most are thought to be private equity players, but there are “some strategic” companies looking as well, according to the WSJ. Sources tell the Times that preliminary bids are due in October, though reelected chairman Len Riggio says he hopes the process will be completed “within […]
