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Would-Be Dealmakers Warn of M&A, IPO Delays Due to Shutdown

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Shutdown Risks and Federal Contracts
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Dealmakers are starting to feel pain from the partial U.S. government shutdownBloomberg Terminal.

With multiple regulatory agencies -- including the Securities and Exchange Commission -- down to a skeleton staff, companies are telling investors that their pending takeovers and stock sales could be delayed.