* Total transaction is valued at about c$430 million and
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
BRIEF-Oncodesign completes acquisition of François Hyafil Research Centre and appoints two new strategic activity directors
* Oncodesign completes the acquisition of François Hyafil
Research Centre and appoints two new strategic activity
directors
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 1
Dec 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 1
Dec 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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BRIEF-Rockwell Collins says remain confident that acquisition of B/E Aerospace will create "significant value" for shareholders
* Rockwell Collins - remain confident that acquisition of
B/E Aerospace will create "significant value" for shareholders
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B/E Aerospace will create "significant value" for shareholders
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UPDATE 2-Starboard questions Rockwell Collins' B/E Aerospace deal - source
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value LP has
acquired a stake in aircraft component maker Rockwell Collins
Inc and is questioning its $6.4 billion purchase of B/E
Aerospace Inc, a...
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acquired a stake in aircraft component maker Rockwell Collins
Inc and is questioning its $6.4 billion purchase of B/E
Aerospace Inc, a...
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BRIEF-Gorman-Rupp announces subsidiary's completed acquisition
* Gorman-Rupp announces subsidiary's completed acquisition
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BRIEF-Hemisphere Media to acquire concession license for Colombian national broadcaster Canal Uno
* Hemisphere Media to acquire concession license for
Colombian national broadcaster Canal Uno
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Colombian national broadcaster Canal Uno
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BRIEF-CenterState Banks enters into agreement and plan of merger with Gateway Financial Holdings of Florida
* CenterState Banks - Entered into agreement and plan of
merger with Gateway Financial Holdings of Florida whereby GFHF
will be merged with and into co
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merger with Gateway Financial Holdings of Florida whereby GFHF
will be merged with and into co
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BAE Systems says Indian, U.S. governments clear M777 artillery gun deal
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - BAE Systems said on
Wednesday it expected to sign a contract with the U.S.
Department of Defense to supply M777 Howitzers to the Indian
Army after both governments cleared...
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Wednesday it expected to sign a contract with the U.S.
Department of Defense to supply M777 Howitzers to the Indian
Army after both governments cleared...
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BRIEF-West Texas Resources acquires assets in South Texas
* West Texas Resources acquires assets in South Texas
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BRIEF-Kong Sun Holdings updates on acquisition agreement
* Purchaser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of company, entered
into acquisition agreement with vendor and project company
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into acquisition agreement with vendor and project company
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UPDATE 1-U.S. telecom network provider Zayo to buy Electric Lightwave for $1.4 bln
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Telecom infrastructure provider Zayo
Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the...
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Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the...
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French probe on Muddy Waters/Casino spat seen lasting few more months
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - France's AMF stock market watchdog
is in the midst of a formal investigation into criticism made by
U.S. research firm Muddy Waters against French retailer Casino
which...
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is in the midst of a formal investigation into criticism made by
U.S. research firm Muddy Waters against French retailer Casino
which...
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BRIEF-Suse IaaS acquires OpenStack and Cloud Foundry PaaS talent and technology assets from HPE
* Suse acquires OpenStack IaaS and Cloud Foundry PaaS talent
and technology assets from HPE to accelerate growth and entry
into new markets
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BRIEF-Time Warner increases purchase price for debt securities
* Time Warner Inc. increases maximum principal amount and
maximum purchase price for previously announced cash tender
offers for debt securities
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maximum purchase price for previously announced cash tender
offers for debt securities
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 30
Nov 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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UPDATE 1-Pilgrim's Pride to acquire organic chicken line in $350 mln deal
CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Pilgrim's Pride Corp,
the world's second-largest chicken producer, will buy smaller
rival GNP Company in a $350 million deal that will increase its
organic and...
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the world's second-largest chicken producer, will buy smaller
rival GNP Company in a $350 million deal that will increase its
organic and...
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BRIEF-Antrim Energy to proceed with voluntary liquidation and dissolution of company
* Board has concluded that it is in best interest of
shareholders, corp to proceed with voluntary liquidation and
dissolution of corporation
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shareholders, corp to proceed with voluntary liquidation and
dissolution of corporation
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BRIEF-Praxair confirms it has approached Linde AG about resuming discussions regarding potential merger
* Confirms company has approached Linde AG about resuming
discussions regarding a potential merger
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discussions regarding a potential merger
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Unit of Brazil's Cade urges calling off BM&FBovespa's Cetip takeover
SAO PAULO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A division of Brazil's
antitrust watchdog is proposing to call off financial bourse
BM&FBovespa SA's planned takeover of rival clearinghouse Cetip
SA Mercados...
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antitrust watchdog is proposing to call off financial bourse
BM&FBovespa SA's planned takeover of rival clearinghouse Cetip
SA Mercados...
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BRIEF-Clearwater Paper to close Oklahoma City tissue converting facility, restructure Neenah Mill
* Clearwater Paper to close Oklahoma City tissue converting
facility and restructure Neenah Mill
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facility and restructure Neenah Mill
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UPDATE 5-Samsung Electronics considers split as investor pressure builds
* Firm also boosting 2016 dividend, to buy back more shares
(Adds statement from Elliott affiliates, background, details)
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UPDATE 1-Ore rally, cost cuts giving Vale room to rethink asset sales
NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Vale SA, the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer, is taking advantage of recent gains in mineral and
metal prices and successful cost-cutting steps to rethink the
pace of an...
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ore producer, is taking advantage of recent gains in mineral and
metal prices and successful cost-cutting steps to rethink the
pace of an...
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Pilgrim's Pride to acquire organic chicken line in $350 mln deal
CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Pilgrim's Pride Corp,
the world's second-largest chicken producer, said on Tuesday it
will buy smaller rival GNP Company in a $350 million deal that
will increase its...
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the world's second-largest chicken producer, said on Tuesday it
will buy smaller rival GNP Company in a $350 million deal that
will increase its...
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BRIEF-Federal Trade Commission asked Bass Pro for more information on Cabela merger a move likely to delay deal - NY Post, citing sources
* Federal Trade Commission asked Bass Pro for more
information on Cabela merger ; a move likely to delay deal - NY
Post, citing sources
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information on Cabela merger ; a move likely to delay deal - NY
Post, citing sources
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BRIEF-Lucerne rejects Standard Industries' Braas Monier bid
* Shareholder Lucerne Capital Management reiterates strong
support for rejection of Standard Industries bid
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support for rejection of Standard Industries bid
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RPT-UPDATE 4-Scotiabank earnings beat view, says acquisitions possible
TORONTO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Bank of Nova Scotia,
Canada's third-biggest lender, reported a better-than-expected
rise in fourth-quarter earnings and said it could utilize its
capital strength to make...
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Canada's third-biggest lender, reported a better-than-expected
rise in fourth-quarter earnings and said it could utilize its
capital strength to make...
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BRIEF-Elior Group announced acquisitions of Megabite Food Services and CRCL
* Elior group - announced acquisitions of Megabite Food
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Britain is pro-business, but firms need better governance - minister
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Business minister Greg Clark said
on Tuesday the British government was "unashamedly
pro-business", but that he wanted to strengthen existing
corporate governance...
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on Tuesday the British government was "unashamedly
pro-business", but that he wanted to strengthen existing
corporate governance...
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BRIEF-KKR & Co Lp acquires Arle's stake in Hilding Anders
* Following transaction, KKR will become majority
shareholder in hilding anders
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UPDATE 1-Digital payment firms cash in on India's money mess, but can it last?
* Experts question business model in loss-making sector
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Braas Monier to raise capital, pay special dividend in bid to fend off takeover
FRANKFURT, Nov 29 (Reuters) - German roof tile maker Braas
Monier announced a capital increase and a special
dividend on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off a hostile takeover
offer by U.S. group...
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Monier announced a capital increase and a special
dividend on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off a hostile takeover
offer by U.S. group...
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Britain wants to boost workers' voices on boards, will not force it - minister
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Britain's business minister Greg
Clark said on Monday the government wanted to strengthen
workers' voices on company boards but would not overturn the
successful system of...
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Clark said on Monday the government wanted to strengthen
workers' voices on company boards but would not overturn the
successful system of...
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Actelion shares plunge on report it eyes "complicated" J&J deal
ZURICH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Shares in Swiss biotech company
Actelion plunged on Tuesday after a report the company
was not actively considering selling itself, but instead
weighing a "complicated...
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Actelion plunged on Tuesday after a report the company
was not actively considering selling itself, but instead
weighing a "complicated...
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UPDATE 1-China forex regulator tightens controls to stem capital outflows-sources
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - China is stepping up
measures to stem capital outflows after the yuan currency
skidded to more than eight-year lows, sources said on Tuesday,
taking aim at...
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measures to stem capital outflows after the yuan currency
skidded to more than eight-year lows, sources said on Tuesday,
taking aim at...
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Monday, November 28, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Nov 29
Nov 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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RPT-Shell considering selling its Iraq oil assets -sources
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell is
considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-AT&T unveils DirecTV Now streaming service ahead of Nov. 30 launch
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc, the largest
U.S. TV provider, unveiled on Monday the pricing and launch date
for DirecTV Now, which will stream television programming
through the internet to...
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U.S. TV provider, unveiled on Monday the pricing and launch date
for DirecTV Now, which will stream television programming
through the internet to...
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Trump adds antitrust expert to Justice transition team
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A Republican antitrust
veteran has been named on Monday to U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's transition team for the Justice Department, a choice
that lawyers say...
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veteran has been named on Monday to U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's transition team for the Justice Department, a choice
that lawyers say...
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American Airlines, Qantas end bid to grow partnership
Nov 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc and
Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd have dropped their bid
to coordinate prices and flight schedules, according to a filing
submitted to the U.S....
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Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd have dropped their bid
to coordinate prices and flight schedules, according to a filing
submitted to the U.S....
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Digital payment firms cash in on India's money mess, but can it last?
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Digital payment
providers in India have mobilised hundreds of extra workers to
enrol small merchants and offered their services for free,
betting that severe cash...
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providers in India have mobilised hundreds of extra workers to
enrol small merchants and offered their services for free,
betting that severe cash...
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BRIEF-Raging River Exploration Inc announces $58 million Dodsland Viking property acquisition
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Dodsland Viking property acquisition
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BRIEF-Allstate expands consumer protection offerings with acquisition of rapidly growing SquareTrade
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Viacom CEO looks to improve culture, affiliate relations, amid CBS talk
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The top priorities of Viacom Inc's
acting president and chief executive are improving key
relations with affiliates as well as the struggling media
company's internal culture, Bob...
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acting president and chief executive are improving key
relations with affiliates as well as the struggling media
company's internal culture, Bob...
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BRIEF-Mainstreet Health Investments announces the acquisition of 3 memory care communities
* Mainstreet Health Investments announces the acquisition of
three memory care communities and a US$45 mln bought deal
offering of convertible debentures
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three memory care communities and a US$45 mln bought deal
offering of convertible debentures
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BRIEF-DICK'S Sporting Goods expands team sports HQ suite of digital offerings with the acquisition of GameChanger Media
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CME Group bids for LSE's French clearing business -Sunday Times
CHICAGO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc has
submitted a bid to buy the London Stock Exchange's
French clearing business for more than $340 mln pounds (400
million euros), the Sunday Times...
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submitted a bid to buy the London Stock Exchange's
French clearing business for more than $340 mln pounds (400
million euros), the Sunday Times...
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Shell considering selling its Iraq oil assets -sources
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell is
considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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considering selling out of its oil fields in Iraq as part of its
global $30 billion asset disposal programme, industry sources
said on Monday.
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BRIEF-BNY Mellon's Pershing launches BMO Gold Deposit Receipts solution for financial needs of high-net-worth investors
* BNY Mellon's Pershing launches BMO Gold Deposit Receipts
solution for clients servicing the high-net-worth and ultra
high-net-worth market
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UPDATE 1-GPA says sale of Via Varejo stake is only option on table
SAO PAULO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian retailer GPA SA
insisted on Monday that a sale of its controlling
stake in Via Varejo SA is its only strategic option,
disputing comments by a Via Varejo...
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insisted on Monday that a sale of its controlling
stake in Via Varejo SA is its only strategic option,
disputing comments by a Via Varejo...
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BRIEF-Patheon to acquire state-of-the-art manufacturing site
* Patheon will acquire site for an immaterial sum, plus cost
of associated inventory and spare parts
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of associated inventory and spare parts
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BRIEF-Sangoma adopts shareholder rights plan
* Sangoma Technologies - Board also approved an addition to
by-laws requiring shareholders to provide advance notice to co
when proposing a new director
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BRIEF-KFit Group announces acquisition of Groupon Malaysia
* KFit Group continues its push to lead O2O in Southeast
Asia with the acquisition of Groupon Malaysia
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Asia with the acquisition of Groupon Malaysia
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BRIEF-Canopy Growth establishes Germany based operations through the acquisition of licensed distributor, Medcann GMBH
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Actelion's ambitious independent-minded CEO will drive up takeover price
ZURICH, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Actelion Chief Executive
Jean-Paul Clozel's desire to keep Europe's biggest biotech
company independent after building it from scratch, means
Johnson & Johnson will have to...
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Jean-Paul Clozel's desire to keep Europe's biggest biotech
company independent after building it from scratch, means
Johnson & Johnson will have to...
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Italy's Yoox Net-A-Porter enters Middle East online luxury venture
DUBAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian online fashion retailer
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) and Dubai-based billionaire
Mohamed Alabbar said on Monday they will form a 130 million euro
($139 million)...
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Yoox Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) and Dubai-based billionaire
Mohamed Alabbar said on Monday they will form a 130 million euro
($139 million)...
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BRIEF-Gran Tierra Energy announces two acquisitions in the Putumayo Basin
* Gran Tierra Energy announces two successful strategic
acquisitions in the Ecopetrol 2016 bidding round in the Putumayo
Basin
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acquisitions in the Ecopetrol 2016 bidding round in the Putumayo
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UPDATE 1-Australia watchdog says North West Shelf gas venture underpaying royalties
* NW Shelf says royalty compliance is "robust"
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
UPDATE 2-China will stick to "going out" strategy amid outflow concerns
* One-way FX bets usually followed by "substantial
losses"-analyst
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losses"-analyst
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov. 28
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 5
points at 6,836 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers.
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points at 6,836 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers.
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China says promotes healthy development of outbound investment - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - China said on Monday it
promotes the healthy development of outbound investment, the
official Xinhua news agency reported.
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promotes the healthy development of outbound investment, the
official Xinhua news agency reported.
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Fearing tighter U.S. visa regime, Indian IT firms rush to hire, acquire
BENGALURU, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Anticipating a more
protectionist U.S. technology visa programme under a Donald
Trump administration, India's $150 billion IT services sector
will speed up acquisitions...
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protectionist U.S. technology visa programme under a Donald
Trump administration, India's $150 billion IT services sector
will speed up acquisitions...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 28
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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Baker Hughes shares set to rise on GE deal -Barron's
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Shares of oilfield services
company Baker Hughes Inc could rise significantly if it
completes its merger with General Electric Co's oil and
gas division, according to a...
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company Baker Hughes Inc could rise significantly if it
completes its merger with General Electric Co's oil and
gas division, according to a...
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Umicore completes sale of zinc units to U.S. private equity firm
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Belgian specialty materials group
Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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Odebrecht selling Peru irrigation business to Brookfield, Suez
LIMA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian engineering group
Odebrecht SA said it has agreed to sell its Olmos
irrigation business in Peru to Brookfield Infrastructure
Partners LP and Suez SA for an...
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Odebrecht SA said it has agreed to sell its Olmos
irrigation business in Peru to Brookfield Infrastructure
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
Siemens is well placed to adapt business in U.S. - CEO
FRANKFURT, Nov 26 (Reuters) - German trains-to-turbines
group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the...
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group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the...
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Kirkland Lake Gold shareholders approve Newmarket takeover
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Mid-tier Canadian miner Kirkland
Lake Gold said on Friday its shareholders voted heavily
in favor of its takeover of Newmarket Gold, confirming
a Reuters story on Thursday.
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Lake Gold said on Friday its shareholders voted heavily
in favor of its takeover of Newmarket Gold, confirming
a Reuters story on Thursday.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Luxottica buys remaining 63.2 pct of Salmoiraghi & Vigano
MILAN, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Italian eyewear group Luxottica
said on Friday it had exercised an option to acquire
the remaining 63.2 percent stake in Salmoiraghi & Vigano, taking
control of one of the...
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said on Friday it had exercised an option to acquire
the remaining 63.2 percent stake in Salmoiraghi & Vigano, taking
control of one of the...
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BRIEF-Kirkland Lake Gold says arrangement approved by 82.64% of its shareholders
* Kirkland Lake Gold and Newmarket Gold announce results of
their respective special meeting of shareholders voting in
favour of the business combination
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their respective special meeting of shareholders voting in
favour of the business combination
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Three bidders left in the race for UniCredit's Pioneer - sources
MILAN, Nov 25 (Reuters) - France's Amundi has submitted the
highest offer to buy Italian UniCredit's asset manager, Pioneer,
while a consortium led by Poste Italiane and Ameriprise
Financial are...
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highest offer to buy Italian UniCredit's asset manager, Pioneer,
while a consortium led by Poste Italiane and Ameriprise
Financial are...
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BRIEF-Analytixinsight Inc says entered into agreement to acquire certain assets of Euclides Technologies, Inc
* Analytixinsight Inc says has entered into a definitive
agreement to acquire certain assets of Euclides Technologies,
Inc
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agreement to acquire certain assets of Euclides Technologies,
Inc
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Aliansce eyes mall acquisitions but prices high -CEO
SAO PAULO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Aliansce Shopping Centers SA
is eyeing acquisitions across Brazil's mall industry as a way to
fuel growth in the near term, although prices seem too stretched
at this...
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is eyeing acquisitions across Brazil's mall industry as a way to
fuel growth in the near term, although prices seem too stretched
at this...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Friday:
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and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Friday:
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UPDATE 1-India's Tata Steel removes Cyrus Mistry as chairman
MUMBAI, Nov 25 (Reuters) - India's Tata Steel
removed Cyrus Mistry, the former head of Tata Sons, as chairman
at a board meeting in Mumbai on Friday, the company said in a
statement.
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removed Cyrus Mistry, the former head of Tata Sons, as chairman
at a board meeting in Mumbai on Friday, the company said in a
statement.
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Brazil's Aliansce considering mall M&A, sees prices as high
SAO PAULO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Aliansce Shopping Centers SA
is eyeing several acquisition targets across Brazil's mall
industry as a way to fuel growth in the near term, although
prices seem too...
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is eyeing several acquisition targets across Brazil's mall
industry as a way to fuel growth in the near term, although
prices seem too...
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REFILE-Former Amaya CEO says Hong Kong investors to fund bid for firm
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - David Baazov, the former chief
executive of online gaming company Amaya Inc, disclosed
new details on Friday of funding for his proposed offer to buy
the Canadian firm,...
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executive of online gaming company Amaya Inc, disclosed
new details on Friday of funding for his proposed offer to buy
the Canadian firm,...
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BRIEF-Total Energy Services Inc. announces intention to make a takeover bid for the outstanding common shares of Savanna Energy Services Corp.
* Total Energy Services Inc announces intention to make a
takeover bid for the outstanding common shares of Savanna Energy
Services Corp.
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takeover bid for the outstanding common shares of Savanna Energy
Services Corp.
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BRIEF-Transalta reaches agreement with government of Alberta on transition payments
* Transalta reaches agreement with the government of Alberta
on transition payments and executes memorandum of understanding
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on transition payments and executes memorandum of understanding
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UPDATE 1-Turkey targets luxury cars with hike in special consumption tax
ANKARA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Turkey increased its special
consumption tax on cars on Friday, a move that will be applied
to all but the cheapest models in what the finance minister said
was a response...
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consumption tax on cars on Friday, a move that will be applied
to all but the cheapest models in what the finance minister said
was a response...
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BRIEF-Aon announces agreement to acquire leading health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil
* Aon announces agreement to acquire leading health and
benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil
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RPT-Alitalia may cut up to 2,000 jobs in turnaround plan - sources
ABU DHABI/MILAN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Alitalia could cut up to
2,000 jobs as controlling shareholder Etihad Airways pushes for
sweeping changes to turn the loss-making airline around,
according to...
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2,000 jobs as controlling shareholder Etihad Airways pushes for
sweeping changes to turn the loss-making airline around,
according to...
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Dissident creditor group in Brazil's Oi retains G5 Evercore as adviser
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - A newly formed group of
dissident bondholders in Oi SA has retained G5
Evercore to advise it in the Brazilian carrier's in-court
reorganization, which has recently...
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dissident bondholders in Oi SA has retained G5
Evercore to advise it in the Brazilian carrier's in-court
reorganization, which has recently...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 25
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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UPDATE 2-J&J makes takeover approach for Swiss drugmaker Actelion - Bloomberg
Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare company Johnson & Johnson
has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said...
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has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Bradesco to focus on mobility as fintech appeal grows
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA will spend
three years enhancing existing banking technology platforms to
lure younger clients and stem potential competition from
financial technology...
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three years enhancing existing banking technology platforms to
lure younger clients and stem potential competition from
financial technology...
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UPDATE 2-Barrick mulls Kalgoorlie bid of roughly $1.3 bln by China's Minjar-sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold is
reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of...
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reviewing the financial backing behind an approximately $1.3
billion bid for its stake in Australia's Kalgoorlie mine by
Minjar Gold, a unit of...
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J&J makes takeover approach for Swiss drugmaker Actelion -Bloomberg
Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare company Johnson & Johnson
has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said...
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has approached Swiss biotechnology firm Actelion Ltd
about a potential takeover, Bloomberg reported on
Thursday, citing people it said...
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UPDATE 1-Kirkland Lake shareholders vote for Newmarket takeover -sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - More than 80 percent of Kirkland
Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the...
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Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 24)
BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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Kirkland Lake shareholders vote in favor of Newmarket takeover-sources
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - More than 80 percent of Kirkland
Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the...
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Lake Gold shareholders have voted in favor of the
mid-tier miner's takeover of Newmarket Gold, according
to two sources familiar with the...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Via Varejo soars on reports of Falabella, Steinhoff interests
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Shares in Brazil appliance
retailer Via Varejo SA soared on Thursday by the most since
March on reports that three suitors have expressed interest in a
controlling stake...
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retailer Via Varejo SA soared on Thursday by the most since
March on reports that three suitors have expressed interest in a
controlling stake...
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Alitalia may cut up to 2,000 jobs in turnaround plan - sources
ABU DHABI/MILAN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Alitalia could cut up to
2,000 jobs as controlling shareholder Etihad Airways pushes for
sweeping changes to turn the loss-making airline around,
according to...
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2,000 jobs as controlling shareholder Etihad Airways pushes for
sweeping changes to turn the loss-making airline around,
according to...
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BRIEF-Dundee Corp sells shares in Dream Unlimited Corp
* Dundee Corp - Announced today that it has sold 6.1 million
class A subordinate voting shares of Dream Unlimited Corp
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class A subordinate voting shares of Dream Unlimited Corp
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Falabella, Steinhoff in race for Brazil's Via Varejo -newspaper
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - SACI Falabella SA,
Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd and Lojas
Americanas SA are among a group of retailers
interested in acquiring appliance retailer Via Varejo SA,...
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Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd and Lojas
Americanas SA are among a group of retailers
interested in acquiring appliance retailer Via Varejo SA,...
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Russia cbank declines comment on how Rosneft bonds will affect money, fx mkts
MOSCOW, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank declined
comment on the possible effects of a new bond programme by
Rosneft on the country's money and forex markets when
contacted by Reuters.
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comment on the possible effects of a new bond programme by
Rosneft on the country's money and forex markets when
contacted by Reuters.
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Thyssenkrupp CEO says new Tata management still wants steel deal
ESSEN, Germany, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp
has personal assurances from the new management of Tata that the
Indian conglomerate is still interested in merging its European
steel business with...
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has personal assurances from the new management of Tata that the
Indian conglomerate is still interested in merging its European
steel business with...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
CD&R in the lead to acquire Avaya's call center unit -sources
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier &
Rice LLC (CD&R) is in the lead to acquire the call center
business of debt-laden telecommunications equipment company
Avaya Inc for around...
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Rice LLC (CD&R) is in the lead to acquire the call center
business of debt-laden telecommunications equipment company
Avaya Inc for around...
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China's Ctrip.com to buy Skyscanner in $1.74 bln deal
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Chinese online travel company Ctrip.com
International Ltd said on Wednesday it agreed to buy
UK-based Skyscanner Holdings Ltd in a deal valuing the travel
search website at about...
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International Ltd said on Wednesday it agreed to buy
UK-based Skyscanner Holdings Ltd in a deal valuing the travel
search website at about...
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UPDATE 1-Sempra drops bid for Odebrecht pipeline in Peru, Techint in talks
LIMA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Sempra Energy said on
Wednesday that it ended talks for buying control of Brazilian
engineering company Odebrecht's pipeline project in Peru
without a deal as Techint Group...
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Wednesday that it ended talks for buying control of Brazilian
engineering company Odebrecht's pipeline project in Peru
without a deal as Techint Group...
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BRIEF-Big North Graphite closes acquisition of a 100% interest in Duncan Kerr Cobalt property and announces name change and management change
* Big North Graphite closes acquisition of a 100% interest
in Duncan Kerr Cobalt property in Ontario and filing of
technical report and announces name change and management change
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in Duncan Kerr Cobalt property in Ontario and filing of
technical report and announces name change and management change
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BRIEF-Ctrip announces agreement to acquire Skyscanner for approximately £1.4 billion
* Ctrip.com International says terms of acquisition value
skyscanner at approximately £1.4 billion
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skyscanner at approximately £1.4 billion
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BRIEF-Global Self Storage to acquire Tuxis self storage facilities in Clinton, Connecticut and Millbrook, New York
* Global Self Storage to acquire Tuxis Self Storage
facilities in Clinton, Connecticut and Millbrook, New York
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facilities in Clinton, Connecticut and Millbrook, New York
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Deutsche Boerse CFO warns of U.S. dominance if LSE deal fails
FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The finance chief of Deutsche
Boerse warned on Wednesday rivals in the United
States and China would become dominant if the German group's
planned merger with the London...
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Boerse warned on Wednesday rivals in the United
States and China would become dominant if the German group's
planned merger with the London...
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Techint says still in talks to buy Odebrecht Peru pipeline stake
LIMA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Techint Group said on Wednesday
that it was still in talks with Odebrecht SA on
buying part of its stake in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project in Peru, after local...
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that it was still in talks with Odebrecht SA on
buying part of its stake in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project in Peru, after local...
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Brazil's Odebrecht executives to sign deal with prosecutors - source
BRASILIA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Executives of Brazilian
engineering conglomerate Odebrecht will sign a plea bargain deal
with federal prosecutors on Wednesday or Thursday, a source
close to the...
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engineering conglomerate Odebrecht will sign a plea bargain deal
with federal prosecutors on Wednesday or Thursday, a source
close to the...
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Jose Cuervo postpones IPO as Trump election roils Mexico -sources
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Jose Cuervo, the world's biggest tequila
producer, has put its initial public offering on hold following
the U.S. presidential election of Donald Trump, which has
weighed on...
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producer, has put its initial public offering on hold following
the U.S. presidential election of Donald Trump, which has
weighed on...
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Freeport says debt repair plan complete with $1.5 bln offering
TORONTO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Inc,
the world's largest publicly listed copper producer, said on
Wednesday it raised $1.5 billion in an equity offering,
completing its plan to reduce...
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the world's largest publicly listed copper producer, said on
Wednesday it raised $1.5 billion in an equity offering,
completing its plan to reduce...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil, Odebrecht sign $2.1 bln leniency deal in graft probe- media
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors and
Odebrecht SA have agreed on the world's biggest plea and
leniency deal under which the embattled engineering conglomerate
would pay around 7...
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Odebrecht SA have agreed on the world's biggest plea and
leniency deal under which the embattled engineering conglomerate
would pay around 7...
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BRIEF-OceanFirst Financial and Ocean Shore Holding receive stockholder approvals for merger
* Oceanfirst Financial Corp. and Ocean Shore Holding Co.
receive stockholder approvals for merger
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receive stockholder approvals for merger
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EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 23)
BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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U.S.-based Advent Int'l to buy Brammer for 221.5 mln stg
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Industrial parts distributor Brammer Plc
said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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BRIEF-Amaya says continues to carefully assess David Baazov's proposal
* Says continues to carefully assess Baazov's proposal
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
L-3 Communications buys UK-based MacDonald Humfrey
Nov 22 (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor L-3
Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its...
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Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its...
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Baytex buying northern Alberta heavy oil assets for C$65 mln
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Mid-sized Canadian oil
producer Baytex Energy Corp has agreed to buy heavy oil
production assets in the Peace River region of northern Alberta
in a deal worth...
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producer Baytex Energy Corp has agreed to buy heavy oil
production assets in the Peace River region of northern Alberta
in a deal worth...
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BRIEF-DHI Group retains Evercore as financial adviser for review of strategic alternatives
* Retains Evercore as financial adviser for previously
announced review of strategic alternatives
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announced review of strategic alternatives
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BRIEF-Allergan completes acquisition of Chase Pharmaceuticals
* Allergan acquires Chase Pharmaceuticals to expand CNS
research and development pipeline and build on commitment to
alzheimer's disease
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research and development pipeline and build on commitment to
alzheimer's disease
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BRIEF-Live Nation Entertainment says acquired a majority stake in Sweden Rock Festival
* Live Nation continues building global festival portfolio
with acquisition of Sweden Rock Festival
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with acquisition of Sweden Rock Festival
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CME delays corn futures contract listings, eyes St. Louis delivery point
CHICAGO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The CME Group will delay listing
of two corn futures contracts that had been scheduled to start
trading on Dec. 14 as it continues a review of delivery points
which could...
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of two corn futures contracts that had been scheduled to start
trading on Dec. 14 as it continues a review of delivery points
which could...
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PepsiCo to buy probiotic drinks maker KeVita
Nov 22 (Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc said on Tuesday it
would buy health beverage maker KeVita Inc, in an effort to
diversify its soft drinks business and tap health conscious
consumers.
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would buy health beverage maker KeVita Inc, in an effort to
diversify its soft drinks business and tap health conscious
consumers.
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BRIEF-Pepsico announces definitive agreement to acquire Kevita
* Kevita will continue to operate independently with its
production and bottling facilities located in Oxnard, California
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production and bottling facilities located in Oxnard, California
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BRIEF-Northern Superior Resources reorganizes board of directors
* Northern Superior Resources Inc - reorganization was
prompted by board in response to recent changes to shareholder
base
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prompted by board in response to recent changes to shareholder
base
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BRIEF-Camping World announces acquisition of Thompson Family RV
* Camping World announces acquisition of Thompson Family RV
in Davenport, Iowa
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in Davenport, Iowa
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UPDATE 1-Dr Pepper Snapple to buy Bai Brands for $1.7 bln
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc said
on Tuesday it would buy Bai Brands LLC, a maker of antioxidant
beverages, for $1.7 billion in cash, in the latest example of a
soft-drinks maker...
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on Tuesday it would buy Bai Brands LLC, a maker of antioxidant
beverages, for $1.7 billion in cash, in the latest example of a
soft-drinks maker...
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Deutsche Boerse CEO expects EU objections in mid-December
BERLIN, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse
expects to hear what objections the European Commission has to
its planned merger with London Stock Exchange in the
second week of December, the German...
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expects to hear what objections the European Commission has to
its planned merger with London Stock Exchange in the
second week of December, the German...
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BRIEF-Monsanto provides update on Bayer merger
* Monsanto co - in connection with merger with Bayer, a
purported class action lawsuit, captioned ken gawrych, was filed
on nov. 16, 2016
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purported class action lawsuit, captioned ken gawrych, was filed
on nov. 16, 2016
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Dr Pepper Snapple to buy Bai Brands for $1.7 bln
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Soft-drinks maker Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Inc said it would buy Bai Brands LLC, a maker of
antioxidant beverages, for $1.7 billion in cash.
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Inc said it would buy Bai Brands LLC, a maker of
antioxidant beverages, for $1.7 billion in cash.
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Uniper closely reviewing gas storage assets -CFO
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Uniper, the power
plant and energy trading company spun off by E.ON, is
closely examining its gas storage assets, where margins are
unsatisfactory, its Chief Financial...
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plant and energy trading company spun off by E.ON, is
closely examining its gas storage assets, where margins are
unsatisfactory, its Chief Financial...
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India's Ola adds entertainment features as ride-hailing competition rages
NEW YORK/BENGALURU, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Indian ride-services
start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment
platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their
choice, as it...
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start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment
platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their
choice, as it...
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BRIEF-Walt Disney and Hong Kong government to expand Hong Kong Disneyland
* Multi-Year expansion of hong kong disneyland announced by
the walt disney company and hong kong government
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the walt disney company and hong kong government
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Bahrain's Arcapita buys U.S. senior citizen housing for $110 mln
DUBAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Investment management firm
Arcapita said on Tuesday it had acquired a privately-held
portfolio of three housing schemes for senior citizens in the
United States for around...
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Arcapita said on Tuesday it had acquired a privately-held
portfolio of three housing schemes for senior citizens in the
United States for around...
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Autoliv, Key Safety Systems preferred bidders for Takata - Bloomberg
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Takata Corp has
shortlisted Sweden's Autoliv Inc and U.S. parts supplier
Key Safety Systems as potential bidders for the Japanese airbag
maker at the centre of the world's...
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shortlisted Sweden's Autoliv Inc and U.S. parts supplier
Key Safety Systems as potential bidders for the Japanese airbag
maker at the centre of the world's...
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UPDATE 2-Nissan supplier Calsonic says board to discuss KKR bid
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Calsonic Kansei Corp said
it would discuss KKR & Co's bid for the Nissan Motor Co
supplier at its board meeting later on Tuesday, nearing a deal
worth $3.6 billion and...
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it would discuss KKR & Co's bid for the Nissan Motor Co
supplier at its board meeting later on Tuesday, nearing a deal
worth $3.6 billion and...
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China may name first SOEs to be restructured by year-end - paper
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China may name the first of its
state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities...
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state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities...
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UPDATE 1-Nissan supplier Calsonic says board to discuss KKR bid
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Calsonic Kansei Corp said
it would discuss KKR & Co's bid for the Nissan Motor Co
supplier at its board meeting later on Tuesday, nearing a deal
worth $3.6 billion.
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it would discuss KKR & Co's bid for the Nissan Motor Co
supplier at its board meeting later on Tuesday, nearing a deal
worth $3.6 billion.
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BRIEF-Independent Bank Group to acquire Carlile Bancshares
* Says has entered into agreement to acquire carlile
bancshares, inc. And its subsidiary, northstar bank, denton,
texas
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bancshares, inc. And its subsidiary, northstar bank, denton,
texas
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Tesoro Logistics to buy North Dakota energy assets for $700 mln
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Tesoro Logistics LP said on
Monday it would buy crude oil, natural gas and other gathering
systems in North Dakota from a consortium for about $700
million.
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Monday it would buy crude oil, natural gas and other gathering
systems in North Dakota from a consortium for about $700
million.
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UPDATE 1-Blockchain startup R3 cuts fund-raising target to $150 mln -source
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain company R3 CEV has
reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million and is...
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reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million and is...
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UPDATE 3-Energy Transfer MLPs Sunoco Logistics and ETP to combine
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Pipeline companies Sunoco Logistics
Partners LP and Energy Transfer Partners (ETP),
both of which are controlled by general partner Energy Transfer
Equity LP, said on Monday they...
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Partners LP and Energy Transfer Partners (ETP),
both of which are controlled by general partner Energy Transfer
Equity LP, said on Monday they...
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Blockchain startup R3 cuts fund-raising target to $150 mln -source
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain company R3 CEV has
reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million,...
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reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million,...
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UPDATE 2-Anthem argues that Fortune 500 won't suffer from Cigna deal
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc and the
U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying...
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U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying...
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BRIEF-Pseg solar source acquires 6.6 mw solar project from BayWa R.E.
* PSEG Solar Source- has acquired a 6.6 mw-dc solar energy
facility from BayWa R.E. Solar projects representing an
investment of $12.2 mln
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facility from BayWa R.E. Solar projects representing an
investment of $12.2 mln
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Microsoft offers EU hardware, software LinkedIn concessions - sources
BRUSSELS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft will still
allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software and give
hardware makers the option of installing other services to try
to win EU approval for its...
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allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software and give
hardware makers the option of installing other services to try
to win EU approval for its...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 21)
BRUSSELS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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BRIEF-MaRS Innovation announces acquisition of first compound from Triphase by Celgene
* Triphase accelerator to sell assets relating to Marizomib
to Celgene, via affiliate, for undisclosed amount
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to Celgene, via affiliate, for undisclosed amount
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Anthem argues that Fortune 500 won't suffer from Cigna deal
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc and the
U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying...
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U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court
over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to
negotiate after buying...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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BRIEF-Headwaters says obligated to pay termination fee of $65 mln to Boral under deal
* If deal is terminated under specified circumstances,
headwaters will be required to pay Boral Ltd termination fee of
$65 million - SEC Filing
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headwaters will be required to pay Boral Ltd termination fee of
$65 million - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Sunoco Logistics to acquire Energy Transfer Partners
* Sunoco Logistics Partners Lp - ETP unitholders will
receive 1.5 common units of SXL for each common unit of etp they
own
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receive 1.5 common units of SXL for each common unit of etp they
own
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Sunoco Logistics to buy Energy Transfer Partners
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Sunoco Logistics Partners LP said
on Monday it would buy Energy Transfer Partners LP in a
deal valued at $19.93 billion.
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on Monday it would buy Energy Transfer Partners LP in a
deal valued at $19.93 billion.
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BRIEF-Swift Energy says entered into a purchase and sale agreement providing for company to sell its Lake Washington field in South East Louisiana
* Swift Energy Co says entered into a purchase and sale
agreement providing for company to sell its Lake Washington
Field in South East Louisiana
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agreement providing for company to sell its Lake Washington
Field in South East Louisiana
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Oracle to buy internet infrastructure provider Dyn
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Business software maker Oracle Corp
said on Monday it would buy Dyn, a monitor of global
internet performance and traffic, to allow cloud customers to
optimize their...
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said on Monday it would buy Dyn, a monitor of global
internet performance and traffic, to allow cloud customers to
optimize their...
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Analog chipmaker Macom to buy Applied Micro Circuits for $770 mln
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Analog chipmaker Macom Technology
Solutions Holdings Inc said on Monday that it would buy
fellow chipmaker Applied Micro Circuits Corp for about
$770 million in cash and stock to...
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Solutions Holdings Inc said on Monday that it would buy
fellow chipmaker Applied Micro Circuits Corp for about
$770 million in cash and stock to...
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BRIEF-Lifelock- will pay symantec termination fee of $87.5 mln if merger fails
* Lifelock-Will be required to pay Symantec termination fee
of $87.5 million if the merger agreement is terminated under
certain circumstances-SEC filing
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of $87.5 million if the merger agreement is terminated under
certain circumstances-SEC filing
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BRIEF-Interactive Intelligence- stockholder lawsuit alleges board agreed to inadequate merger price
* Interactive Intelligence Group-stockholder class action
lawsuit filed in u.s. District court captioned trahan v.
Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc, et al
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lawsuit filed in u.s. District court captioned trahan v.
Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc, et al
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Pioneer's 3.5 bln euro price tag too much for Aberdeen -Bloomberg
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Aberdeen Asset Management's chief
executive said Italian bank UniCredit had priced its
Pioneer fund unit too high at 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion),
prompting the British firm to...
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executive said Italian bank UniCredit had priced its
Pioneer fund unit too high at 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion),
prompting the British firm to...
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UPDATE 1-Novartis buys US blood disease drugmaker in $665 mln deal
* Study results for drug being acquired due Dec. 4
(Adds analyst comment, details, background, shares)
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(Adds analyst comment, details, background, shares)
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BRIEF-Monsanto subsidiary Climate Corporation acquires Vitalfields
* The climate corporation acquires Vitalfields to expand
digital agriculture innovation for european farmers
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Aixtron says has arguments to overcome worries over China deal
FRANKFURT, Nov 21 (Reuters) - German chip equipment maker
Aixtron said on Monday it had factual arguments to overcome U.S.
and German concerns about its being bought by a Chinese
consortium.
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Aixtron said on Monday it had factual arguments to overcome U.S.
and German concerns about its being bought by a Chinese
consortium.
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Nov 21
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
UPDATE 2-Australia's Boral to buy Headwaters for $1.8 bln in bet on U.S. building market
* Trump plans big push in infrastructure spending
(Recasts on equity value of the deal, adds analyst and company
comments)
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(Recasts on equity value of the deal, adds analyst and company
comments)
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Symantec agrees to buy LifeLock for $2.3 billion in cash -media
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Computer security software manufacturer
Symantec Corp. will acquire LifeLock Inc. for
$2.3 billion in cash, according to a tweet from CNBC, citing Dow
Jones.
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Symantec Corp. will acquire LifeLock Inc. for
$2.3 billion in cash, according to a tweet from CNBC, citing Dow
Jones.
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 21
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock-sources
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp was in the lead to
acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock -sources
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp is in the lead to
acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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BRIEF-Boral Limited to buy Headwaters Inc
* Says transaction valued at $24.25 per share in cash
representing aggregate enterprise value of approximately $2.6
billion
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representing aggregate enterprise value of approximately $2.6
billion
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BRIEF-Boral to buy Headwaters for for US$24.25 per share in cash, aggr enterprise value of about US$2.6 bln
* Entered into a binding agreement to acquire Headwaters
Incorporated for us$24.25 per share in cash
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Incorporated for us$24.25 per share in cash
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
UPDATE 1-Peru eyes new auction for natgas pipeline contract in 2017-govt
LIMA, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Peru will hold a new auction for a
natural gas pipeline project next year if financing for a
project controlled by the Brazilian engineering company
Odebrecht remains snagged...
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natural gas pipeline project next year if financing for a
project controlled by the Brazilian engineering company
Odebrecht remains snagged...
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Peru eyes new auction for natgas pipeline contract in 2017-govt
LIMA, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Peru will hold a new auction for a
natural gas pipeline project next year if financing for a
project controlled by the Brazilian engineering company
Odebrecht remains snagged...
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natural gas pipeline project next year if financing for a
project controlled by the Brazilian engineering company
Odebrecht remains snagged...
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REFILE-Germany's Aixtron says U.S. opposes China deal on security grounds
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Aixtron Se said the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand...
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand...
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Friday, November 18, 2016
BRIEF-CBOE Holdings announces early termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for BATS acquisition
* CBOE holdings announces early termination of
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for bats acquisition
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Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for bats acquisition
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UPDATE 2-Alaska Air nearing settlement with U.S. on Virgin deal -source
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Alaska Air Group Inc is close to
reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc,...
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reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc,...
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MOVES-Barclays names Hartzell head of banking capital management
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (IFR) - Barclays said that it named Tim
Hartzell to the position of global head of its banking capital
management group.
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Hartzell to the position of global head of its banking capital
management group.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. tentatively blocks American Airlines-Qantas expansion
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Plans by American Airlines
Group Inc and Qantas Airways Ltd to expand
their alliance for flights between the United States and
Australasia were tentatively denied by...
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Group Inc and Qantas Airways Ltd to expand
their alliance for flights between the United States and
Australasia were tentatively denied by...
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Canada's Postmedia says buyout process delayed to month-end
TORONTO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Postmedia Network Canada Corp
will take longer than expected to announce results of
its latest buyout offer to employees, a spokeswoman for Canada's
largest newspaper...
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will take longer than expected to announce results of
its latest buyout offer to employees, a spokeswoman for Canada's
largest newspaper...
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Alaska Air nearing settlement with U.S. on Virgin deal - Bbg
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Alaska Air Group Inc is close to
reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc,...
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reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc,...
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Peru considers rescinding Odebrecht's pipeline contract -source
LIMA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Peru is considering rescinding
Odebrecht SA's $5 billion natural gas pipeline contract after
the Brazilian company's attempt to sell its majority stake in
the project got...
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Odebrecht SA's $5 billion natural gas pipeline contract after
the Brazilian company's attempt to sell its majority stake in
the project got...
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CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)- Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online
MILAN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
said it has teamed up with U.S. internet giant Amazon
to start selling cars online offering an additional
discount.
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said it has teamed up with U.S. internet giant Amazon
to start selling cars online offering an additional
discount.
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UPDATE 1-South Africa's Gold Fields withdraws offer for Kirkland Lake
Nov 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's Gold Fields Ltd
withdrew its offer to buy Kirkland Lake Gold Inc after the
Canadian miner asked its shareholders to vote in favor of its
proposed C$1 billion ($764...
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withdrew its offer to buy Kirkland Lake Gold Inc after the
Canadian miner asked its shareholders to vote in favor of its
proposed C$1 billion ($764...
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Castleton buys $1 bln in Anadarko assets, expands E.Texas footprint
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Castleton Commodities
International LLC on Friday announced the purchase of more than
$1 billion in assets from Anadarko Petroleum Corp, in
the commodity trader's latest...
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International LLC on Friday announced the purchase of more than
$1 billion in assets from Anadarko Petroleum Corp, in
the commodity trader's latest...
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UPDATE 1-Minister's arrest leaves Russian officials asking: Who's next?
* Senior officials fear a wider purge
(Adds quote from Investigative Committee statement in paragraph
6)
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(Adds quote from Investigative Committee statement in paragraph
6)
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BRIEF-Gold Fields and Silver Standard withdraw proposal to buy Kirkland Lake
* It and Silver Standard Resources today withdrawn joint
proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Kirkland Lake Gold
Inc
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proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Kirkland Lake Gold
Inc
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China's Alibaba buys into supermarket chain Sanjiang Shopping
HONG KONG, Nov 18 (Reuters) - China's e-commerce giant
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to invest 2.1 billion
yuan ($305 million) in supermarket chain Sanjiang Shopping Club
Co Ltd to further expand...
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to invest 2.1 billion
yuan ($305 million) in supermarket chain Sanjiang Shopping Club
Co Ltd to further expand...
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UPDATE 1-Brookfield Asset proposes to take 50-60 pct stake in TerraForm Power
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc
proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed...
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proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed...
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Kirkland Lake urges shareholders to vote for Newmarket acquisition
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Kirkland Lake Gold Inc urged
shareholders on Friday to vote for its proposed C$1 billion
($764 million) acquisition of Australian miner Newmarket Gold
Inc.
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shareholders on Friday to vote for its proposed C$1 billion
($764 million) acquisition of Australian miner Newmarket Gold
Inc.
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BRIEF-Medicure exercises option to acquire majority interest in Apicore
* Medicure inc- continues to have option rights until july
3, 2017 to acquire additional shares in Apicore
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3, 2017 to acquire additional shares in Apicore
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Japan's Sojitz in talks to buy controlling stake in CGG Trading -report
SAO PAULO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Sojitz do Brasil SA, the
Brazilian unit of Japan's Sojitz Corp., is in talks to
acquire a controlling stake in CGG Trading SA, the commodities
trading arm of Cantagalo...
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Brazilian unit of Japan's Sojitz Corp., is in talks to
acquire a controlling stake in CGG Trading SA, the commodities
trading arm of Cantagalo...
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UPDATE 3-Volkswagen to cut 30,000 jobs at VW brand by 2020
* VW to create 9,000 jobs in electric cars
(Recasts, adds works council chief comment, details)
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BRIEF-Mitsui & Co to buy 22 pct of Panasonic Healthcare from KKR
* Mitsui & Co says to invest 54.1 billion yen ($489 million)
to buy 22 percent of Panasonic Healthcare from KKR
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to buy 22 percent of Panasonic Healthcare from KKR
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BRIEF-Oxford Instruments sells superconducting wire unit for $17.5 mln
* Announces disposal of Oxford Instruments Superconducting
Wire LLC ("OST") to Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies Inc
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Wire LLC ("OST") to Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies Inc
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
BRIEF-Triphase Accelerator says Celgene will buy co's assets related to marizomib
* says Celgene Corp, through an affiliate, has acquired co's
assets related to its proteasome inhibitor, marizomib
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assets related to its proteasome inhibitor, marizomib
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Swire Pacific to buy Coca-Cola bottling assets in China for $852 mln
HONG KONG, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong conglomerate Swire
Pacific Ltd said on Friday it will acquire Coca-Cola
bottling assets in China for 5.87 billion yuan ($852 million),
betting on growing...
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Pacific Ltd said on Friday it will acquire Coca-Cola
bottling assets in China for 5.87 billion yuan ($852 million),
betting on growing...
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BRIEF-Simmons First National Corp says to acquire Hardeman County Investment Co
* Simmons First National Corporation announces agreement to
acquire Hardeman County Investment Company, Inc.
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acquire Hardeman County Investment Company, Inc.
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BRIEF-Community Health Systems to sell Rockwood Health to Multicare Health System for $425 mln
* Says signed agreement to sell Rockwood Health System and
its associated assets to Multicare Health System for $425
million
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its associated assets to Multicare Health System for $425
million
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BRIEF-Simmons First National Corp says to acquire Hardeman County Investment Co
* Simmons First National Corporation announces agreement to
acquire Hardeman County Investment Company, Inc.
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acquire Hardeman County Investment Company, Inc.
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BRIEF-Community Health Systems to sell Rockwood Health to Multicare Health System for $425 mln
* Says signed agreement to sell Rockwood Health System and
its associated assets to Multicare Health System for $425
million
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its associated assets to Multicare Health System for $425
million
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UPDATE 2-Tesla's Musk closes SolarCity deal, more challenges lie ahead
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the
electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of
SolarCity Corp, the solar...
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Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the
electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of
SolarCity Corp, the solar...
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Tesla's Musk closes SolarCity deal, more challenges lie ahead
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc Chief
Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric
luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity
Corp, the solar energy...
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Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric
luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity
Corp, the solar energy...
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U.S. approves possible sale of defense aircraft to Qatar, Kuwait
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department
notified Congress on Thursday of the possible sale of F-15QA
aircraft to Qatar for $21.1 billion and F/A-18E/F aircraft to
Kuwait for $10.1...
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notified Congress on Thursday of the possible sale of F-15QA
aircraft to Qatar for $21.1 billion and F/A-18E/F aircraft to
Kuwait for $10.1...
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UPDATE 2-Tesla's Musk closes SolarCity deal, more challenges lie ahead
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the
electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of
SolarCity Corp, the solar...
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Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the
electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of
SolarCity Corp, the solar...
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UPDATE 3-Petrobras approves Liquigás sale to Ultrapar
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro
SA has approved the sale of its liquefied petroleum
gas unit to Ultrapar Participações SA, as Brazil's
state-controlled firm disposes of...
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SA has approved the sale of its liquefied petroleum
gas unit to Ultrapar Participações SA, as Brazil's
state-controlled firm disposes of...
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BRIEF-Spartan Energy Corp announces strategic light oil asset acquisition in Southeast Saskatchewan and $505 million equity financings
* Spartan Energy Corp announces strategic light oil asset
acquisition in Southeast Saskatchewan and $505 million equity
financings
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acquisition in Southeast Saskatchewan and $505 million equity
financings
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Andreessen Horowitz leads $15 mln investment in PeerStreet
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Venture capital firm Andreessen
Horowitz has led a $15 million investment in PeerStreet, a
financial technology startup that gives individual investors
access to real...
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Horowitz has led a $15 million investment in PeerStreet, a
financial technology startup that gives individual investors
access to real...
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Entergy's FitzPatrick nuclear power plant sale approved
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp's FitzPatrick
nuclear power plant in New York has been approved for sale to
Exelon Corp, the New York Public Service Commission
(PSC) said on Thursday.
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nuclear power plant in New York has been approved for sale to
Exelon Corp, the New York Public Service Commission
(PSC) said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Louis Dreyfus shelves bond issuance plans
LONDON, Nov 17 (IFR) - Commodity giant Louis Dreyfus decided
not to proceed with a proposed five-year euro-denominated bond
on Thursday, blaming a sharp increase in funding costs on
volatile market...
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not to proceed with a proposed five-year euro-denominated bond
on Thursday, blaming a sharp increase in funding costs on
volatile market...
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BRIEF-ProSiebenSat.1 CEO says very happy with partnership with Axel Springer
BARCELONA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - ProSiebenSat.1 CEO
says very happy with partnership with Axel Springer
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says very happy with partnership with Axel Springer
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UPDATE 3-Under new CEO, Henkel looks to develop online business
* Top 10 brands to contribute 75 pct of sales by 2020
(Recasts throughout, adds detail on digital strategy, quotes,
analyst comment)
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(Recasts throughout, adds detail on digital strategy, quotes,
analyst comment)
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UPDATE 2-Petrobras nears Liquigás sale to Ultrapar -source
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Petroleo Brasileiro SA
is close to announcing the sale of unit Liquigás
Distribuidora SA to Ultrapar Participações SA, as
Brazil's state-controlled firm disposes of...
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is close to announcing the sale of unit Liquigás
Distribuidora SA to Ultrapar Participações SA, as
Brazil's state-controlled firm disposes of...
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UPDATE 2-Insurer WellCare Health to buy Universal American for $600 mln
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Insurer WellCare Health Plans Inc
said on Thursday it would buy smaller rival Universal American
Corp for about $600 million to bolster its Medicare
Advantage business, which...
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said on Thursday it would buy smaller rival Universal American
Corp for about $600 million to bolster its Medicare
Advantage business, which...
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BRIEF-Tesoro Corp sees 2017 capex of $870 mln - conf call
* Looks to deliver $475 million-$575 million of annual
improvement to operating income in 2017 - conf call
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improvement to operating income in 2017 - conf call
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Free mobile service FreedomPop enters refurbished phone market
BARCELONA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - FreedomPop, a U.S.-based free
mobile phone service provider, plans to begin selling
refurbished, used smartphones in several American and European
markets for a fraction...
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mobile phone service provider, plans to begin selling
refurbished, used smartphones in several American and European
markets for a fraction...
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Liberty says Vodafone Dutch JV 'probably not' a template for more deals
BARCELONA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Liberty Global's
chief executive said the cable group's joint venture with mobile
operator Vodafone in the Netherlands did not signal more
deals between the two...
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chief executive said the cable group's joint venture with mobile
operator Vodafone in the Netherlands did not signal more
deals between the two...
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BRIEF-Snap-On acquires Sturtevant Richmont
* Snap-On Inc - Acquisition of Sturtevant Richmont, will be
part of company's commercial & industrial group
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part of company's commercial & industrial group
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BRIEF-Tesoro to acquire Western Refining in $6.4 bln transaction
* Stock transaction at exchange ratio of 0.4350, with option
to elect cash in lieu of stock up to cap of 10% of equity
consideration
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to elect cash in lieu of stock up to cap of 10% of equity
consideration
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BRIEF-Great Canadian Gaming insider intends to sell shares
* Great Canadian Gaming -prior to transaction insider owned
or controlled 10.9 million common shares representing about 18
pct of corp's issued and outstanding shares
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or controlled 10.9 million common shares representing about 18
pct of corp's issued and outstanding shares
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Swire Pacific in talks to buy Coca-Cola bottling assets in China - Bloomberg
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong conglomerate Swire Pacific Ltd
is in talks to buy Coca-Cola Co's bottling
assets in China from Cofco Corp's China Foods Ltd
unit, Bloomberg reported.
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is in talks to buy Coca-Cola Co's bottling
assets in China from Cofco Corp's China Foods Ltd
unit, Bloomberg reported.
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Thai CPF to buy U.S. frozen-food firm Bellisio in $1.08 bln deal
BANGKOK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Thailand's Charoen Pokphand
Foods Pcl (CPF) said it will acquire U.S. frozen-food
producer Bellisio Parent LLC for $1.075 billion, paving the way
for an entry into the...
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Foods Pcl (CPF) said it will acquire U.S. frozen-food
producer Bellisio Parent LLC for $1.075 billion, paving the way
for an entry into the...
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BRIEF-EnergySolutions says will defend its acquistion of waste control in response to U.S. DoJ lawsuit
* EnergySolutions and Valhi to contest doj effort to block
waste control specialists acquisition
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waste control specialists acquisition
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Nov 17
Nov 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
BRIEF-Republic Airways files plan of reorganization
* Republic Airways files plan of reorganization, intends to
emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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BRIEF-EnergySolutions says will defend its acquistion of waste control in response to U.S. DoJ lawsuit
* EnergySolutions and Valhi to contest doj effort to block
waste control specialists acquisition
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waste control specialists acquisition
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UPDATE 2-U.S. sues to stop EnergySolutions from buying smaller rival
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The Justice Department filed
a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping EnergySolutions from
buying rival Waste Control Specialists, the agency said in a
statement.
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a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping EnergySolutions from
buying rival Waste Control Specialists, the agency said in a
statement.
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BRIEF-Republic Airways files plan of reorganization
* Republic Airways files plan of reorganization, intends to
emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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UPDATE 2-U.S. sues to stop EnergySolutions from buying smaller rival
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The Justice Department filed
a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping EnergySolutions from
buying rival Waste Control Specialists, the agency said in a
statement.
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a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping EnergySolutions from
buying rival Waste Control Specialists, the agency said in a
statement.
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BRIEF-Republic Airways files plan of reorganization
* Republic Airways files plan of reorganization, intends to
emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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emerge from chapter 11 in Q1-2017
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Starboard Value up more than 10 pct, led by Depomed stake -document
NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Starboard Value, the activist
hedge fund behind shake-ups at Yahoo Inc and Marvell
Technology Group Ltd, has notched an investment return
of more than 10 percent this...
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hedge fund behind shake-ups at Yahoo Inc and Marvell
Technology Group Ltd, has notched an investment return
of more than 10 percent this...
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REFILE-New F1 owner Liberty Media looks to expand number of races
BARCELONA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Liberty Media is looking to expand the number of Formula One races, hoping to cash in on the glamorous appeal of its newly acquired asset, chief executive Greg Maffei...
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REFILE-New F1 owner Liberty Media looks to expand number of races
BARCELONA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Liberty Media is looking to expand the number of Formula One races, hoping to cash in on the glamorous appeal of its newly acquired asset, chief executive Greg Maffei...
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Retailer J. Crew carving out Madewell brand -sources
Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. apparel company J. Crew Group Inc
has started to separate its thriving Madewell brand from the
parent group, people familiar with the matter said this week.
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has started to separate its thriving Madewell brand from the
parent group, people familiar with the matter said this week.
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Freeport confident Tenke sale will close by year-end - CEO
LIMA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Inc is in
talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner
Gecamines to resolve its opposition to Freeport's $2.65 billion
sale of its majority...
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talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner
Gecamines to resolve its opposition to Freeport's $2.65 billion
sale of its majority...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. panel urges ban on China state firms buying U.S. companies
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers
should take action to ban China's state-owned firms from
acquiring U.S. companies, a congressional panel charged with
monitoring security and...
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should take action to ban China's state-owned firms from
acquiring U.S. companies, a congressional panel charged with
monitoring security and...
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Deutsche Telekom CEO plays it cool on T-Mobile US
BARCELONA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom is
'not in the mood' to sell T-Mobile US, its chief
executive said on Wednesday, although it is watching for any
change in the U.S. regulatory...
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'not in the mood' to sell T-Mobile US, its chief
executive said on Wednesday, although it is watching for any
change in the U.S. regulatory...
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Vodafone says regulators might welcome any new Liberty deal
BARCELONA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Vodafone said
regulators could look favourably on any wider tie-up between the
mobile telecoms giant and cable company Liberty Global
in Europe because it would...
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regulators could look favourably on any wider tie-up between the
mobile telecoms giant and cable company Liberty Global
in Europe because it would...
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Santander takes full control of its asset management business - source
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Banco Santander has agreed to
buy back a 50 percent stake in its asset management unit from
U.S. buyout funds Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic,
two sources familiar with the...
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buy back a 50 percent stake in its asset management unit from
U.S. buyout funds Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic,
two sources familiar with the...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. panel says China state firms should be banned from buying U.S. companies
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. congressional
commission charged with monitoring security and trade links
between the United States and China has recommended that CFIUS,
the body that...
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commission charged with monitoring security and trade links
between the United States and China has recommended that CFIUS,
the body that...
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Santander takes full control of its asset management business - source
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Banco Santander has agreed to
buy back a 50 percent stake in its asset management unit from
U.S. buyout funds Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic,
two sources familiar with the...
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buy back a 50 percent stake in its asset management unit from
U.S. buyout funds Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic,
two sources familiar with the...
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BRIEF-Alleghany Capital Corporation announces acquisition by Kentucky trailer
* Alleghany corp - R.C. Tway company, LLC has acquired
select assets of bussman medical & research
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select assets of bussman medical & research
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EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 16)
BRUSSELS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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BRIEF-Cone gathering Llc sells additional interest in pipeline and compression systems to Cone Midstream Partners Lp
* Noble Energy Inc - co and Consol Energy Inc. will receive
$70 million in cash and approximately 2.6 million limited
partnership units of CNNX
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$70 million in cash and approximately 2.6 million limited
partnership units of CNNX
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UPDATE 1-Microsoft offers EU concessions over its $26 bln LinkedIn bid
BRUSSELS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Microsoft has offered
concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid
for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission
said on Wednesday, as the U.S....
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concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid
for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission
said on Wednesday, as the U.S....
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
BRIEF-Glacier Bancorp acquires TFB Bancorp
* transaction provides for payment to TFB Bancorp
shareholders of a unit consisting of $7.36152 per share in cash,
0.607387 shares of co's stock
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shareholders of a unit consisting of $7.36152 per share in cash,
0.607387 shares of co's stock
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BRIEF-Glacier Bancorp acquires TFB Bancorp
* transaction provides for payment to TFB Bancorp
shareholders of a unit consisting of $7.36152 per share in cash,
0.607387 shares of co's stock
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shareholders of a unit consisting of $7.36152 per share in cash,
0.607387 shares of co's stock
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Trump win adds pressure on Brazil to pass reforms, executives say
NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's U.S. election
victory and the ensuing market volatility should encourage
Brazilian policymakers to push ahead with ambitious economic
reforms that help...
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victory and the ensuing market volatility should encourage
Brazilian policymakers to push ahead with ambitious economic
reforms that help...
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BRIEF-FCPT announces acquisition of a Taco Bell restaurant property for $1.3 mln
* FCPT announces acquisition of a taco bell restaurant
property for $1.3 million
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property for $1.3 million
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BRIEF-Simon Property Group sells $1.85 bln of multi-tranche senior notes
* Simon property - unit to sell $550 million of 2.35% senior
notes due January 30, 2022, $750 million of 3.25% senior notes
due November 30, 2026
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notes due January 30, 2022, $750 million of 3.25% senior notes
due November 30, 2026
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U.S. OKs bid by HeidelbergCement, Italcementi to divest cement plants
WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission said on Tuesday it had approved an application from
HeidelbergCement and Italcementi to divest
the Essroc cement plant in Martinsburg,...
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Commission said on Tuesday it had approved an application from
HeidelbergCement and Italcementi to divest
the Essroc cement plant in Martinsburg,...
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CORRECTED-Viacom buys Telefonica's Telefe for $345 mln
Nov 15 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc, the owner of Comedy
Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, said on Tuesday it bought
Argentine broadcaster Television Federal SA (Telefe) for $345
million in cash.
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Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, said on Tuesday it bought
Argentine broadcaster Television Federal SA (Telefe) for $345
million in cash.
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BRIEF-Telephone and Data Systems buys Interlinx Communications
* Agreement includes over 170 miles of fiber optic transport
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UPDATE 1-Viacom to buy Telefonica's Telefe for $345 mln
Nov 15 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc, the owner of Comedy
Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, said on Tuesday it would buy
Argentine broadcaster Television Federal SA (Telefe)
from telecom carrier Telefonica SA...
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Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, said on Tuesday it would buy
Argentine broadcaster Television Federal SA (Telefe)
from telecom carrier Telefonica SA...
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BRIEF-GE agrees to buy controlling shares of Arcam AB
* Filed to further extend acceptance period for tender offer
to November 29 to allow remaining shareholders to accept offer
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to November 29 to allow remaining shareholders to accept offer
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BRIEF-GP Investments unit and WKI Holding Company cancel merger agreement
* Said on Monday that its unit GP Investments Acquisition
Corp and the owner of World Kitchen LLC (WKI Holding
Company Inc) decided to terminate the merger agreement
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Corp and the owner of World Kitchen LLC (WKI Holding
Company Inc) decided to terminate the merger agreement
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BRIEF-Cancana reports on AGM results and shareholder approval of reorganization transaction
* Cancana reports on AGM results and shareholder approval of
reorganization transaction
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BRIEF-IBM closes acquisition of Sanovi Technologies
* IBM closes acquisition of Sanovi Technologies
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UPDATE 1-Egyptian cotton concerns tip Welspun India into loss
* To bring entire Egyptian cotton supply chain in-house
(Adds comments from press conference, details)
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(Adds comments from press conference, details)
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Teva Pharm Q3 beats estimates as acquisition lifts revenue
TEL AVIV, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
reported better than expected third-quarter profit as
sales were boosted by its $40.5 billion acquisition of
Allergan's generic drug...
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reported better than expected third-quarter profit as
sales were boosted by its $40.5 billion acquisition of
Allergan's generic drug...
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BRIEF-Lundin Mining agrees to sell interest in TF Holdings for $1.136 bln
* Lundin Mining-consideration to be received by company
equal to implied value of co's stake in TF Holdings based on
deal between Freeport-Mcmoran Inc
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equal to implied value of co's stake in TF Holdings based on
deal between Freeport-Mcmoran Inc
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Monday, November 14, 2016
BRIEF-Lundin Mining to sell interest in TF holdings for $1.136 bln
* Says announces agreement to sell interest in TF Holdings
for $1.136 billion to an affiliate of BHR Partners, a Chinese
private equity firm
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for $1.136 billion to an affiliate of BHR Partners, a Chinese
private equity firm
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INSIGHT-Multinational firms dumping Venezuela operations in fire sales
CARACAS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Multinational companies are
selling their Venezuelan operations at hefty discounts - or even
giving them away - as they to seek to escape the OPEC nation's
soaring...
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selling their Venezuelan operations at hefty discounts - or even
giving them away - as they to seek to escape the OPEC nation's
soaring...
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BRIEF-Regency Centers, Equity One to merge in $15.6 bln transaction
* Regency Centers Corp - transaction expected to be
accretive to core FFO/share upon realization of expected
operational and overhead cost benefits
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accretive to core FFO/share upon realization of expected
operational and overhead cost benefits
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UPDATE 1-Russian Economy Minister Ulyukayev detained over bribe
MOSCOW, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Russian Economy Minister Alexei
Ulyukayev has been detained over a $2-million bribe allegedly
received for a "positive" assessment, which led to oil producer
Rosneft...
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Ulyukayev has been detained over a $2-million bribe allegedly
received for a "positive" assessment, which led to oil producer
Rosneft...
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BRIEF-Regency Centers nearing deal to buy Equity One for about $5 bln- WSJ, citing sources
* Regency Centers Corp nearing deal to buy Equity One for
about $5 billion; deal to be announced as soon as Monday- WSJ,
citing sources
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about $5 billion; deal to be announced as soon as Monday- WSJ,
citing sources
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UPDATE 2-Warren Buffett's Berkshire makes surprise U.S. airline bet
NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire
Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has bought shares in the
four biggest U.S. airlines: American Airlines Group Inc,
Delta Air Lines Inc, Southwest...
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Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has bought shares in the
four biggest U.S. airlines: American Airlines Group Inc,
Delta Air Lines Inc, Southwest...
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UPDATE 2-Nasdaq names Friedman CEO; Greifeld to be chairman
Nov 14 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc said on Monday that
its long-time chief executive Robert Greifeld would retire and
that Adena Friedman, president and chief operating officer,
would become CEO as of...
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its long-time chief executive Robert Greifeld would retire and
that Adena Friedman, president and chief operating officer,
would become CEO as of...
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BRIEF-Eagle bulk shipping announces acquisition of SDARI-64 ultramax Newbuilding vessel
* Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc - vessel is scheduled to be
delivered to company in January 2017, and will be named m/v
Singapore eagle
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delivered to company in January 2017, and will be named m/v
Singapore eagle
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BRIEF-Teton advisors agrees to acquire Keeley Asset Management
* Teton advisors agrees to acquire Keeley asset management
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Reynolds American rejects BAT's $47 bln buyout offer - Bbg
Nov 14 (Reuters) - U.S. cigarette maker Reynolds American
Inc is seeking a higher price from British American
Tobacco Plc after rejecting a $47 billion buyout offer
as too low, Bloomberg reported on...
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Inc is seeking a higher price from British American
Tobacco Plc after rejecting a $47 billion buyout offer
as too low, Bloomberg reported on...
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UPDATE 1-Gold miner Kirkland Lake shares rise on bid speculation
VANCOUVER, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Shares in Kirkland Lake Gold
surged as much as 9 percent on Monday on speculation
there might be another bid for the Canadian gold miner or that
its planned takeover of...
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surged as much as 9 percent on Monday on speculation
there might be another bid for the Canadian gold miner or that
its planned takeover of...
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GE buys inventory software company for $915 mln
Nov 14 (Reuters) - General Electric Co said its
software unit bought ServiceMax, a cloud-based provider of
software used in inventory and workforce management, for $915
million.
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software unit bought ServiceMax, a cloud-based provider of
software used in inventory and workforce management, for $915
million.
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UPDATE 2-Aurelius leads forming of dissident Oi bondholder group - source
SAO PAULO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - New York-based Aurelius
Capital Management is behind the formation of a dissident
bondholders group at Brazil's Oi SA that emerged last
week, a source with direct...
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Capital Management is behind the formation of a dissident
bondholders group at Brazil's Oi SA that emerged last
week, a source with direct...
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Grupo Synergy to buy 49 pct stake in Mexico's Aeromar
MEXICO CITY, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Conglomerate Grupo Synergy
plans to invest up to $100 million in Mexican airline Aeromar to
acquire a 49 percent stake, Synergy Chairman German Efromovich
said on...
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plans to invest up to $100 million in Mexican airline Aeromar to
acquire a 49 percent stake, Synergy Chairman German Efromovich
said on...
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Deutsche Telekom drops out of race for Host Europe-sources
FRANKFURT, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom
has dropped out of the bidding for European web hosting provider
Host Europe Group, which has been put up for sale by private
equity owner Cinven, two...
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has dropped out of the bidding for European web hosting provider
Host Europe Group, which has been put up for sale by private
equity owner Cinven, two...
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UPDATE 1-Starboard buys stake in HP Enterprise and Tronc
Nov 14 (Reuters) - Starboard Value LP, the activist hedge
fund that pushed for the board shake-up and sale of internet
company Yahoo Inc. early this year, bought a $124.7
million stake in...
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fund that pushed for the board shake-up and sale of internet
company Yahoo Inc. early this year, bought a $124.7
million stake in...
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The Novartis house that Vasella built gets extreme makeover
ZURICH, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Signals from Swiss drugmaker
Novartis that it could unload its struggling Alcon eyecare
business is the latest step in dismantling former leader Dan
Vasella's vision of...
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Novartis that it could unload its struggling Alcon eyecare
business is the latest step in dismantling former leader Dan
Vasella's vision of...
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Autonomous vehicle tech company AImotive positions itself for sale
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Hungarian autonomous
vehicle technology start-up AImotive, which has changed its name
from AdasWorks, said on Monday it had expanded to Silicon
Valley, opening the...
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vehicle technology start-up AImotive, which has changed its name
from AdasWorks, said on Monday it had expanded to Silicon
Valley, opening the...
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EXOR says merger with Dutch holding to go ahead
MILAN, Nov 14 (Reuters) - EXOR said on Monday a
planned merger will go ahead with a Dutch-based subsidiary that
will allow the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family and top
investor in Fiat...
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planned merger will go ahead with a Dutch-based subsidiary that
will allow the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family and top
investor in Fiat...
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UPDATE 1-Siemens to buy Mentor Graphics in $4.5 billion deal
* Acquisition of Mentor to lift EBIT by 100 mln euros
(Adds further details of transaction, background)
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AXA to sell Bluefin to Marsh for 295 mln pounds
PARIS, Nov 14 (Reuters) - AXA, France's biggest
insurer, has entered into an agreement to sell its insurance
broking arm Bluefin to U.S. insurer Marsh for 295 million pounds
($368.81 million).
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insurer, has entered into an agreement to sell its insurance
broking arm Bluefin to U.S. insurer Marsh for 295 million pounds
($368.81 million).
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
UPDATE 2-American Apparel files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) - American Apparel LLC filed its
second bankruptcy in just over a year on Monday, weighed down by
intense competitive pressures facing U.S. teen retailers and a
rocky...
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second bankruptcy in just over a year on Monday, weighed down by
intense competitive pressures facing U.S. teen retailers and a
rocky...
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Samsung Elec agrees to buy Harman for $8 billion
SEOUL, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics
said on Monday it had agreed to buy Harman International
Industries for about $8 billion, a deal that enables the
South Korean electronics giant to...
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said on Monday it had agreed to buy Harman International
Industries for about $8 billion, a deal that enables the
South Korean electronics giant to...
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BRIEF-Liaoning Oxiranchem to use 24 mln yuan to fully buy new energy unit from Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd
* Says it plans to use 24 million yuan to fully buy
Funing-based new energy unit from Yingli Green Energy Holding Co
Ltd
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Funing-based new energy unit from Yingli Green Energy Holding Co
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Monte dei Paschi board to meet Monday on debt conversion plan - source
MILAN, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The board of Banca Monte dei
Paschi di Siena will meet on Monday to set the terms
for a bond-to-equity conversion that is part of the lender's
capital boosting plans, a...
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Paschi di Siena will meet on Monday to set the terms
for a bond-to-equity conversion that is part of the lender's
capital boosting plans, a...
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UPDATE 2-Ex-Autonomy CFO indicted in U.S., accused of deceiving HP
Nov 11 (Reuters) - The former chief financial officer of
British software company Autonomy has been indicted on U.S.
charges of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to deceive investors
and Hewlett...
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British software company Autonomy has been indicted on U.S.
charges of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to deceive investors
and Hewlett...
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Friday, November 11, 2016
Duke Energy agrees to pay $27 mln to settle 2012 CEO firing
Nov 11 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp has agreed to
pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit over the power producer's
abrupt firing of its newly installed chief executive in 2012.
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pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit over the power producer's
abrupt firing of its newly installed chief executive in 2012.
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UPDATE 3-Kirkland rejects C$1.44 bln Gold Fields, Silver Standard offer
* Former chairman says will vote against Newmarket
(Recasts with Kirkland Lake statement, comment by former
chairman)
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(Recasts with Kirkland Lake statement, comment by former
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Ex-Autonomy CFO indicted in U.S., accused of deceiving HP
Nov 11 (Reuters) - The former chief financial officer of
Autonomy has been indicted on U.S. charges that he engaged in a
fraudulent scheme to deceive investors and Hewlett Packard
about his software...
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Autonomy has been indicted on U.S. charges that he engaged in a
fraudulent scheme to deceive investors and Hewlett Packard
about his software...
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UPDATE 2-Four suitors submit binding bids for UniCredit's Pioneer-sources
MILAN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Italian bank UniCredit has
received four binding offers for its asset manager Pioneer,
valuing the business at more than 3 billion euros ($3.25
billion), two sources close...
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received four binding offers for its asset manager Pioneer,
valuing the business at more than 3 billion euros ($3.25
billion), two sources close...
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Buyout funds approach Santander and Intesa over Allfunds deal - sources
LONDON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Buyout firms have approached
Santander Asset Management and Intesa Sanpaolo
over a possible takeover of the Allfunds Bank mutual
fund platform, sources told Reuters.
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Santander Asset Management and Intesa Sanpaolo
over a possible takeover of the Allfunds Bank mutual
fund platform, sources told Reuters.
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Brazil's Estácio to pay 420 mln reais extraordinary dividend
SAO PAULO, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Estácio Participações SA
, Brazil's second-largest for-profit education firm,
will pay a 420 million reais ($121 million)
extraordinary dividend in three tranches,...
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, Brazil's second-largest for-profit education firm,
will pay a 420 million reais ($121 million)
extraordinary dividend in three tranches,...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Estácio to pay dividend totaling up to 420 mln reais
SAO PAULO, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Estácio Participações SA
, Brazil's second-largest for-profit education firm,
will pay an extraordinary dividend totaling up to 420 million
reais ($121 million), Chief...
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, Brazil's second-largest for-profit education firm,
will pay an extraordinary dividend totaling up to 420 million
reais ($121 million), Chief...
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BRIEF-OncBioMune broadens portfolio, partners and product with Vitel acquisition
* Oncbiomune broadens portfolio, partners and product with
Vitel acquisition
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BRIEF-Fibra Uno buys mixed-use property in Guadalajara's Metropolitan Area
* Said on Thursday it had acquired a plot of land with an
area of 43,607 sqm in Guadalajara's Metropolitan Area, for a
price of 440 million Mexican pesos ($21.0 million)
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area of 43,607 sqm in Guadalajara's Metropolitan Area, for a
price of 440 million Mexican pesos ($21.0 million)
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BRIEF-Eagle Pharmaceuticals signs to acquire Arsia Therapeutics
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals signs definitive agreement to
acquire Arsia Therapeutics marking entry into biosimilar market
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acquire Arsia Therapeutics marking entry into biosimilar market
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Deals of the day - Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
BRIEF-Growmax accepts offer to sell its Argentine subsidiary
* Growmax Resources Corp - accepted offer from Energy Operations Argentina LLC for sale of
all of issued and outstanding common shares of Energicon
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all of issued and outstanding common shares of Energicon
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BRIEF-High Arctic Q3 adjusted earnings per share C$0.16
* High Arctic Energy- Exxonmobil's recent bid to purchase
Interoil "continues to support long-term development" of Papua
New Guinea's natural gas resources
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Interoil "continues to support long-term development" of Papua
New Guinea's natural gas resources
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UPDATE 2-Comcast's NBC News in talks with Euronews on potential investment
PARIS/NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - NBCUniversal, the U.S.
media conglomerate owned by Comcast Corp, said on
Thursday it was in talks to buy a stake in European broadcaster
Euronews.
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media conglomerate owned by Comcast Corp, said on
Thursday it was in talks to buy a stake in European broadcaster
Euronews.
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BRIEF-California public utilities commission approves California American Water acquisition of Geyserville water works system
* California public utilities commission approves California
American Water acquisition of Geyserville water works system
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UPDATE 1-UK and China seek to bury power plant spat with deeper finance ties
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Britain and China smoothed over a
diplomatic spat on Thursday as top finance officials announced
closer cooperation between stock exchanges in the two countries
and other...
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diplomatic spat on Thursday as top finance officials announced
closer cooperation between stock exchanges in the two countries
and other...
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UPDATE 2-Activist Ackman calls Chipotle relationship 'extremely constructive'
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman on
Thursday said he has had an "extremely constructive
relationship" with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc since
buying a large stake in the...
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Thursday said he has had an "extremely constructive
relationship" with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc since
buying a large stake in the...
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UPDATE 1-Braskem CEO watching if Trump presidency affects Mexican plant
SAO PAULO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's Braskem SA
, the largest petrochemical producer in Latin America,
is watching to see if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's
protectionist campaign talk affects...
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, the largest petrochemical producer in Latin America,
is watching to see if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's
protectionist campaign talk affects...
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Fitbit shares rise on purported takeover offer
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Shares of wearable device maker Fitbit
Inc rose as much as 8 percent on Thursday after a
previously unknown entity calling itself ABM Capital Ltd said in
a regulatory filing that...
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Inc rose as much as 8 percent on Thursday after a
previously unknown entity calling itself ABM Capital Ltd said in
a regulatory filing that...
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Activist Ackman calls Chipotle relationship 'extremely constructive'
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman on
Thursday said he has had an "extremely constructive
relationship" with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc since
buying a large stake in the...
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Thursday said he has had an "extremely constructive
relationship" with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc since
buying a large stake in the...
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UPDATE 1-Photoshop maker Adobe to buy video ad firm TubeMogul
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Photoshop software maker Adobe Systems
Inc said on Thursday it would buy advertising company
TubeMogul Inc for about $540 million, net of debt and
cash, giving it a bigger...
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Inc said on Thursday it would buy advertising company
TubeMogul Inc for about $540 million, net of debt and
cash, giving it a bigger...
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Bristol-Myers' deepens focus on fibrosis with Nitto deal
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co said on
Thursday it agreed to pay Japan's Nitto Denko Corp $100
million up front for the right to its early-stage drug for liver
fibrosis due to fatty...
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Thursday it agreed to pay Japan's Nitto Denko Corp $100
million up front for the right to its early-stage drug for liver
fibrosis due to fatty...
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Deals of the day - Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 10 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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BRIEF-Bright Horizons acquires Asquith day nurseries & pre-schools
* Bright horizons acquires asquith day nurseries &
pre-schools, unites uk leaders in quality child care
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UPDATE 3-Siemens plans public listing of healthcare business
* CEO sees silver lining in Trump victory
(Adds shares at 16-year high, details on healthcare listing,
CEO comment on forecast)
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(Adds shares at 16-year high, details on healthcare listing,
CEO comment on forecast)
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BRIEF-S.A's Competition Commission approves Microsoft's LinkedIn deal
* Approved, without conditions, intermediate merger whereby
Microsoft intends to acquire LinkedIn
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Ophir signs deal with Schlumberger JV for Equatorial Guinea project
Nov 10 (Reuters) - British oil and gas explorer Ophir Energy
Plc said it had signed an agreement with OneLNGSM, a
joint venture between units of Golar LNG Ltd and
Schlumberger, to develop the Fortuna...
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Plc said it had signed an agreement with OneLNGSM, a
joint venture between units of Golar LNG Ltd and
Schlumberger, to develop the Fortuna...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
UPDATE 2-Mylan working to finalize EpiPen Medicaid settlement-CFO
Nov 9 (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said on
Wednesday it was working to finalize a settlement with the U.S.
government over Medicaid rebates for its EpiPen emergency
allergy treatment,...
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Wednesday it was working to finalize a settlement with the U.S.
government over Medicaid rebates for its EpiPen emergency
allergy treatment,...
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UPDATE 1-Lanxess lifts 2016 profit guidance for the third time
* Pushing into specialised materials after rubber stake sale
(Ads details on sales volumes in Asia, recent deals)
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(Ads details on sales volumes in Asia, recent deals)
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Sunoco, Exxon combine pipeline assets in new joint venture
HOUSTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Sunoco Logistics Partners
said on Wednesday it is forming a joint venture with Exxon Mobil
, giving the midstream company strategic assets near the
Dakota Access line...
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said on Wednesday it is forming a joint venture with Exxon Mobil
, giving the midstream company strategic assets near the
Dakota Access line...
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BRIEF-American Tower Corp enters into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of urban telecommunications assets in Argentina - SEC filing
* American Tower Corp says entered into an agreement to
acquire a portfolio of urban telecommunications assets in
Argentina - SEC filing
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acquire a portfolio of urban telecommunications assets in
Argentina - SEC filing
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LPC: US syndicated loans initially shrug off Trump historic upset
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - US syndicated loans are little
changed and new deals in the queue are still expected to launch
as markets start digesting Donald Trump's surprise presidential
election win.
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changed and new deals in the queue are still expected to launch
as markets start digesting Donald Trump's surprise presidential
election win.
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BRIEF-FCPT announces acquisition of ten restaurant properties
* Four Corners Property Trust-funded deal with 274,744
operating partnership units and $10.1 million in cash drawn from
its revolving line of credit
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operating partnership units and $10.1 million in cash drawn from
its revolving line of credit
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UPDATE 1-Trump victory shocks global firms reliant on open trade
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's victory
in the U.S. election sent shockwaves through industries that
rely on open trade, from airlines to cars and IT outsourcing,
although shares...
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in the U.S. election sent shockwaves through industries that
rely on open trade, from airlines to cars and IT outsourcing,
although shares...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 9)
BRUSSELS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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BRIEF-Interactive Health acquires Relax the Back Corporation
* Interactive Health Inc (Parent of Human Touch) acquires
Relax the Back Corporation to mobilize expansion in the spinal
health care market
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BRIEF-Onelogin acquires Sphere Secure Workspace to provide next-generation mobile application management for the enterprise
* Onelogin acquires Sphere Secure Workspace to provide
next-generation mobile application management for the enterprise
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BRIEF-Lumos Networks working with UBS Investment Bank to pursue strategic alternatives for the company's regulated assets
* Lumos Networks working with UBS Investment Bank to pursue
strategic alternatives for the company's regulated assets
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strategic alternatives for the company's regulated assets
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BRIEF-Morgans Hotel Group, SBEEG Holdings and Trousdale Acquisition Sub entered into amendment no. 1 to merger agreement
* Morgans Hotel Group says on Nov 8, 2016, co, SBEEG
Holdings and Trousdale Acquisition Sub entered into amendment
no. 1 to merger agreement - SEC filing
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