* successfully places 5.0 million new shares, raising gross
proceeds of 865 million Sfr
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
BRIEF-Nidec buys drive-motor and power generator business from Emerson Electric Co
* Says it completed acquisition of drive-motor and power
generator business from the U.S.-based firm Emerson Electric Co
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generator business from the U.S.-based firm Emerson Electric Co
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BRIEF-Data Communications to acquire Eclipse Colour, Imaging Corp. & Thistle Printing
* Data Communications Management Corp. announces strategic
acquisitions of Eclipse Colour & Imaging Corp. and Thistle
Printing Limited and increase to its credit facilities
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acquisitions of Eclipse Colour & Imaging Corp. and Thistle
Printing Limited and increase to its credit facilities
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UPDATE 2-Elliott starts proxy fight with Arconic as it posts Q4 loss
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott
Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other...
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Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other...
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After slump in energy deals, hints of recovery: EY
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A sharp pick up in deal-making in
the oil and gas sector in recent weeks has scope to accelerate
as oil prices recover, advisory company EY said in a report.
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the oil and gas sector in recent weeks has scope to accelerate
as oil prices recover, advisory company EY said in a report.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil state rules out Cemig sale as debt relief condition -source
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as a condition
to join a federal...
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Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as a condition
to join a federal...
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BRIEF-Accenture to acquire InvestTech Systems Consulting
* Accenture to acquire InvestTech Systems Consulting,
further expanding its asset-management consulting capabilities
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further expanding its asset-management consulting capabilities
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BRIEF-Roche said to consider options for diabetes unit including sale- Bloomberg
* Roche said to consider options for diabetes unit including
sale- Bloomberg, citing sources
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sale- Bloomberg, citing sources
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Warren Buffett: I bought $12 billion of stock after Trump won
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The failure of Warren Buffett's favored
candidate to capture the White House has not dimmed the
billionaire's appetite for stocks.
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candidate to capture the White House has not dimmed the
billionaire's appetite for stocks.
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UPDATE 2-Nasdaq to close NLX trading venue, reports Q4 loss
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc said on
Tuesday it would wind down its struggling London-based interest
rate derivatives exchange, NLX, as unrelated one-time costs
pulled the transatlantic...
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Tuesday it would wind down its struggling London-based interest
rate derivatives exchange, NLX, as unrelated one-time costs
pulled the transatlantic...
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BRIEF-Carlisle Companies acquires Arbo Holdings Limited
* Arbo Holding Limited business will operate as a unit
within Carlisle Construction Materials
Source text for Eikon:
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within Carlisle Construction Materials
Source text for Eikon:
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Uber strikes deal with Daimler to add self-driving Mercedes-Benz to fleet
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
has signed another deal with a major automaker as the
popular ride service accelerates efforts to build out one of the
world's first fleets of...
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has signed another deal with a major automaker as the
popular ride service accelerates efforts to build out one of the
world's first fleets of...
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U.S. securities class actions soar to two-decade high
Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. securities class actions have soared
to a two-decade high, topping levels during the financial
crisis, after a landmark January 2016 ruling meant to deter
lawsuits in Delaware...
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to a two-decade high, topping levels during the financial
crisis, after a landmark January 2016 ruling meant to deter
lawsuits in Delaware...
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BUZZ-DJI: Post-election rally on shaky ground
** DJI has so far topped within a Fibo proj zone;
Monday's sharp set back can kick-off multi-week pull back,
though still need break of 19843.94 to confirm
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Monday's sharp set back can kick-off multi-week pull back,
though still need break of 19843.94 to confirm
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BRIEF-SFL sees Seadrill restructuring plan implementation to happen in Q2
* Ship finance international - target is reaching an
agreement on a consensual restructuring plan by end of april
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agreement on a consensual restructuring plan by end of april
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Aetna CEO says optimistic about health reform
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Aetna Inc Chief
Executive Officer Mark Bertolini said on Tuesday that he is
optimistic about the next wave of healthcare reform being
considered by lawmakers and...
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Executive Officer Mark Bertolini said on Tuesday that he is
optimistic about the next wave of healthcare reform being
considered by lawmakers and...
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UPDATE 1-Greece sets March 24 bid deadline for Thessaloniki port sale - sources
ATHENS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Greece has given investors until
March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on...
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March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on...
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Health insurer Aetna's quarterly revenue rises about 5 pct
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Health insurer Aetna Inc, whose
$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a rise of about 5 percent in quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, helped by higher premiums.
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$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a rise of about 5 percent in quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, helped by higher premiums.
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UPDATE 1-Health insurer Aetna's quarterly profit beats estimates
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Health insurer Aetna Inc, whose
$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday,
helped by higher premiums for...
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$34 billion deal for Humana Inc was blocked last week,
reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday,
helped by higher premiums for...
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UPDATE 2-Seadrill seeks at least $1 bln capital lifeline as debt deal delayed again
OSLO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Oslo-listed rig firm Seadrill
is looking to raise at least $1 billion in new capital
as talks to restructure its debt and liabilities worth $14
billion are taking longer...
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is looking to raise at least $1 billion in new capital
as talks to restructure its debt and liabilities worth $14
billion are taking longer...
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Monday, January 30, 2017
Raymond James to roll out robo-adviser in 2017
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Raymond James Financial
is rolling out a new digital platform with robo-adviser-like
technology this year, the St. Petersburg, Florida-based firm
said on Monday.
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is rolling out a new digital platform with robo-adviser-like
technology this year, the St. Petersburg, Florida-based firm
said on Monday.
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ADM to sell crop insurance business to Validus Holdings
CHICAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. agricultural commodities
trader Archer Daniels Midland Co has agreed to sell its
Crop Risk Services (CRS) insurance business for $127.5 million
to Validus Holdings...
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trader Archer Daniels Midland Co has agreed to sell its
Crop Risk Services (CRS) insurance business for $127.5 million
to Validus Holdings...
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BRIEF-Validus Holdings says deal to acquire ADM's crop risk services business
* Validus Holdings announces agreement with Archer Daniels
Midland to acquire ADM crop risk services business
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Midland to acquire ADM crop risk services business
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BRIEF-QTS expands in Dallas with acquisition of 53-acre mega data center campus from Health Care Service Corp
* QTS expands in Dallas with acquisition of 53-acre mega
data center campus from Health Care Service Corporation
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data center campus from Health Care Service Corporation
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UPDATE 3-Tempur Sealy scraps contracts with biggest customer Mattress Firm
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mattress maker Tempur Sealy International
Inc said on Monday it terminated its contracts with
Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, its biggest customer, after
disagreements over proposed...
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Inc said on Monday it terminated its contracts with
Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, its biggest customer, after
disagreements over proposed...
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UPDATE 1-Persistent price pressure take toll on Slim's Telekom Austria
VIENNA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Telekom Austria, a unit
of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil,
confirmed a fall in its full-year core profit, largely due to
tough price competition which it...
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of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil,
confirmed a fall in its full-year core profit, largely due to
tough price competition which it...
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UPDATE 2-Keysight Technologies to buy Ixia for $1.6 billion
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said on Monday it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia
for about $1.6 billion...
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said on Monday it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia
for about $1.6 billion...
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Deutsche Bank's future capital needs uncertain - Handelsblatt
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - There is still some
uncertainty over whether Deutsche Bank may need to
increase its capital, management board member Christian Sewing
was quoted as saying in German...
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uncertainty over whether Deutsche Bank may need to
increase its capital, management board member Christian Sewing
was quoted as saying in German...
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UPDATE 1-Former HBOS bankers found guilty in $307 million fraud trial
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two former HBOS bankers and four
other people were found guilty on Monday in a $307 million fraud
trial.
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other people were found guilty on Monday in a $307 million fraud
trial.
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UPDATE 3-Walgreens delays Rite Aid deal again, cuts offer price
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance
Inc said its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp
would now take six months longer to close and reduced
its offer price, as it expects...
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Inc said its deal to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp
would now take six months longer to close and reduced
its offer price, as it expects...
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Carrefour seeks Brazil unit IPO in second quarter, sources say
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France's Carrefour SA
aims to price the initial public offering of its
fast-growing Brazilian unit as early as the second quarter, two
people with direct knowledge of...
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aims to price the initial public offering of its
fast-growing Brazilian unit as early as the second quarter, two
people with direct knowledge of...
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UPDATE 1-Snap selects New York Stock Exchange for IPO -source
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Snap Inc, the owner of the popular
messaging service Snapchat, has chosen Intercontinental Exchange
Inc's New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for its initial
public offering (IPO), a...
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messaging service Snapchat, has chosen Intercontinental Exchange
Inc's New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for its initial
public offering (IPO), a...
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Snap selects New York Stock Exchange for its IPO -source
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Snap Inc, the owner of the popular
messaging service Snapchat, has chosen Intercontinental Exchange
Inc's New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for its initial
public offering (IPO), a...
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messaging service Snapchat, has chosen Intercontinental Exchange
Inc's New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for its initial
public offering (IPO), a...
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Bangladesh to bid for Chevron gas fields after assessing reserves
DHAKA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Bangladesh is hiring an
international firm to assess reserves at Chevron Corp's
natural gas fields in the country before placing a formal bid
to buy the assets, its energy...
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international firm to assess reserves at Chevron Corp's
natural gas fields in the country before placing a formal bid
to buy the assets, its energy...
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BRIEF-Cbl & Associates Properties acquires five sears stores for future redevelopment through sale-leaseback
* CBL & Associates Properties Inc acquires five sears stores
for future redevelopment through sale-leaseback
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for future redevelopment through sale-leaseback
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UPDATE 1-CSX in talks to reach deal with activist, ex-CP CEO -source
Jan 30 (Reuters) - CSX Corp is in early discussions
with an activist investor over changes to its board and
installing turnaround expert Hunter Harrison as the U.S. rail
operator's CEO, according to...
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with an activist investor over changes to its board and
installing turnaround expert Hunter Harrison as the U.S. rail
operator's CEO, according to...
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BRIEF-MEDNAX announces first acquisition of radiology practice
* MEDNAX Inc says deal was a cash and equity transaction and
it is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings
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it is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings
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BRIEF-Frontline bids for DHT, aims to make largest listed tanker firm
* Has approached DHT Holdings with a non-binding proposal
for a possible business combination where Frontline would
acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of DHT in a
stock-for-stock...
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for a possible business combination where Frontline would
acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of DHT in a
stock-for-stock...
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CSX, outgoing Canadian Pacific CEO in settlement talks - WSJ
Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. railroad operator CSX Corp
is discussing a settlement with Hunter Harrison, the outgoing
chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, and
activist investor Paul Hilal...
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is discussing a settlement with Hunter Harrison, the outgoing
chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, and
activist investor Paul Hilal...
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UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 30
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 28
points at 7,156 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
down 0.4 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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points at 7,156 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
down 0.4 percent ahead of the cash market open.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 30
Jan 30 (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 1-CH2M approaches Britain's WS Atkins for $4 bln merger -Times
Jan 29 (Reuters) - WS Atkins Plc, a British
engineering and design consultancy, has been approached by U.S.
company CH2M for a possible $4 billion merger, the Times
reported.
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engineering and design consultancy, has been approached by U.S.
company CH2M for a possible $4 billion merger, the Times
reported.
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BRIEF-CH2M approached WS Atkins about a possible $4 bln merger- Times
* CH2M has approached its UK competitor WS Atkins about a
possible $4 billion merger- Times,citing sources
Source http://bit.ly/2jteHJK
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possible $4 billion merger- Times,citing sources
Source http://bit.ly/2jteHJK
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UPDATE 1-Canada's Saputo seeks to mop up Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canadian diary company Saputo Inc
said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter it
does not already own,...
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said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter it
does not already own,...
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BRIEF-Jacobs acquires Aquenta Consulting in Australia
* Jacobs Engineering Group Inc -220-person business has been
acquired from Amec Foster Wheeler, which has owned Aquenta,
since 2010
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acquired from Amec Foster Wheeler, which has owned Aquenta,
since 2010
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Canada's Saputo makes bid for rest of Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canadian diary company Saputo Inc
said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter it
does not already own,...
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said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter it
does not already own,...
Read more
Keysight Technologies nears acquisition of Ixia -sources
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6...
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6...
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CORRECTED-Snapchat to reveal financials within a week - sources
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Snap Inc, the secretive technology
company that owns the popular messaging service Snapchat, is due
to reveal its financials within a week as it moves toward its
eagerly awaited...
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company that owns the popular messaging service Snapchat, is due
to reveal its financials within a week as it moves toward its
eagerly awaited...
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
UPDATE 1-Pharol shuns creditor reorganization plan for Oi as Elliott eyes deal
SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The largest shareholder in Oi
SA will oppose any alternate reorganization plan that
does not come from within the debt-laden Brazilian phone
carrier, which is struggling...
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SA will oppose any alternate reorganization plan that
does not come from within the debt-laden Brazilian phone
carrier, which is struggling...
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BRIEF-Royal Bank Of Canada announces share repurchase program as part of its normal course issuer bid
* Royal Bank Of Canada announces specific share repurchase
program as part of its normal course issuer bid
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program as part of its normal course issuer bid
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Friday, January 27, 2017
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What is "SteamBroker"?
SteamBroker service provides marketplace to trade items from digital distribution platform Steam™. Using our marketplace you can buy goods from other users or sell any items from your inventory yourself, which can be exchanged with Steam™ trade offers. For example, items from such games as Dota 2™, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™, Unturned™ and so on. Also it's possible to buy and sell Steam Trading Cards and any games, presented as a Steam gifts if you already can exchange it. You will pay a price set by other users for it, so will guarantee you lowest possible prices. You can even get discounts in case of constant use of our service.
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Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.
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Verizon bondholders want more in debt exchange after M&A rumors
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (IFR) - Holders of Verizon Communications
debt are pushing the company to amend terms on an exchange offer
for nearly US$30bn of debt following reports that it could buy
cable...
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debt are pushing the company to amend terms on an exchange offer
for nearly US$30bn of debt following reports that it could buy
cable...
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Four food firms prepare bids for British cereal maker Weetabix - sources
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - America's third-biggest cereal
company, Post Holdings, and the UK's Associated British
Foods are among a group of four bidders vying for
British cereal brand Weetabix,...
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company, Post Holdings, and the UK's Associated British
Foods are among a group of four bidders vying for
British cereal brand Weetabix,...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1530 GMT on Friday:
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and disposals were reported by 1530 GMT on Friday:
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 27)
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (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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Odebrecht says willing to exit Peru amid government pressure
LIMA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction company
Odebrecht said on Friday it was willing to sell off
its remaining projects and businesses in Peru as it faces a
massive graft inquiry and calls...
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Odebrecht said on Friday it was willing to sell off
its remaining projects and businesses in Peru as it faces a
massive graft inquiry and calls...
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Bitcoin firm gets approval to operate in Switzerland
ZURICH, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Bitcoin wallet provider Xapo said
it has received conditional approval from Switzerland's
financial market watchdog to operate in the country in a
regulatory breakthrough...
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it has received conditional approval from Switzerland's
financial market watchdog to operate in the country in a
regulatory breakthrough...
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BRIEF-Harris Corp to sell its government it services business to Veritas Capital for $690 mln
* Harris corporation to sell its government it services
business to veritas capital for $690 million
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business to veritas capital for $690 million
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BRIEF-Endurance's shareholders in favor of proposed merger with Volcano International Limited
* Endurance announces results of special general meeting of
shareholders in connection with acquisition by SOMPO
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shareholders in connection with acquisition by SOMPO
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BRIEF-Aldridge provides land acquisition update
* Aldridge provides land acquisition update and announces
the appointment of Scotia Capital as financial advisor
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the appointment of Scotia Capital as financial advisor
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BRIEF-Dunes Point Capital announces the acquisition of Power Distribution from Smiths Group PLC
* Dunes Point Capital, LLC announces the acquisition of
Power Distribution, Inc. from Smiths Group PLC
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Power Distribution, Inc. from Smiths Group PLC
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BRIEF-Midcoast Energy says Enbridge Energy to buy all of co's outstanding units
* Midcoast Energy Partners L.P. declares distribution for
fourth quarter 2016; announces agreement for affiliate to
acquire all publicly held common units
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fourth quarter 2016; announces agreement for affiliate to
acquire all publicly held common units
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Bosch posts slide in 2016 profits on investments in e-mobility
STUTTGART, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German car parts maker Bosch
reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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BRIEF-Europcar Group acquires GuidaMi by Ubeeqo
* Europcar Group pursues its expansion in the carsharing
market with the acquisition of GuidaMi by Ubeeqo
Source text for Eikon:
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market with the acquisition of GuidaMi by Ubeeqo
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
(Gdynia Newsroom)
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UPDATE 3-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 27
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 futures were up 0.3
percent ahead of the cash market open on Friday.
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percent ahead of the cash market open on Friday.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 27
Jan 27 (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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Digital Bridge to acquire Vantage Data Centers for $1 bln -sources
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Digital Bridge Holdings LLC, a firm that
invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over...
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invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over...
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BRIEF-Alignvest Acquisition obtains final order of qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
* Alignvest Acquisition Corporation obtains final order of
qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
LLC
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qualifying for transaction with Trilogy International Partners
LLC
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American Airlines, Qantas may revive JV plan under Trump
BEIJING/SYDNEY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group
Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight...
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Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 27
Jan 27 (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.
Read more
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Read more
Finish Line to sell JackRabbit business to CriticalPoint Capital
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Sportswear retailer Finish Line Inc
said on Thursday it would sell its unprofitable
JackRabbit business to CriticalPoint Capital LLC, two months
after announcing that it would...
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said on Thursday it would sell its unprofitable
JackRabbit business to CriticalPoint Capital LLC, two months
after announcing that it would...
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Hollywood effects firm Deluxe Entertainment looks to China for deal
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Deluxe Entertainment, a U.S. company
which makes visual effects for Hollywood movies and television
shows such as HBO's Game of Thrones, said it had hired an
investment bank to...
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which makes visual effects for Hollywood movies and television
shows such as HBO's Game of Thrones, said it had hired an
investment bank to...
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BRIEF-Platinex acquires strike extension along historic gold structure in Ontario
* Platinex acquires strike extension along historic gold
structure in asquith township near shining tree, Ontario
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UPDATE 1-Lionsgate in talks to sell Epix stake to MGM, Viacom -sources
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Lionsgate has initiated talks to
sell its stake in Epix to the premium U.S. cable channel's other
two shareholders, MGM Holdings Inc and Paramount, a unit of
Viacom Inc, according...
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sell its stake in Epix to the premium U.S. cable channel's other
two shareholders, MGM Holdings Inc and Paramount, a unit of
Viacom Inc, according...
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Geely's Lynk plans 2019 U.S., Europe car launch, eyes Trump tax
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely
Automobile Holdings Ltd, the owner of Volvo cars,
plans to roll out its mid-priced Lynk & Co brand in the United
States and Europe in early...
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Automobile Holdings Ltd, the owner of Volvo cars,
plans to roll out its mid-priced Lynk & Co brand in the United
States and Europe in early...
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Arthur Sadoun to take over as CEO of ad firm Publicis Groupe
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Arthur Sadoun will take over as chief
executive of advertising company Publicis Groupe SA
from longtime CEO Maurice Levy on June 1, the company said on
Thursday.
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executive of advertising company Publicis Groupe SA
from longtime CEO Maurice Levy on June 1, the company said on
Thursday.
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Walgreens working to finalize Rite Aid deal, clear antitrust hurdles
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The chief executive of
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said Thursday that the
biggest U.S. drug store chain was pressing on with its purchase
of smaller Rite Aid Corp,...
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said Thursday that the
biggest U.S. drug store chain was pressing on with its purchase
of smaller Rite Aid Corp,...
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Italy's Banco BPM explores sale of asset manager Aletti -sources
LONDON/MILAN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Newly-fomed Banco BPM
is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on...
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is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on...
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Advisers could land $100 million payday from Actelion sale
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Advisers could pocket up to $100
million in fees from Johnson & Johnson's $30 billion
acquisition of Swiss biotech firm Actelion, the largest
takeover of a European...
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million in fees from Johnson & Johnson's $30 billion
acquisition of Swiss biotech firm Actelion, the largest
takeover of a European...
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UPDATE 1-Comcast profit, subscriber additions top estimates; stock up
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp on Thursday
reported quarterly profit and revenue that topped estimates as
the No. 1 U.S. cable operator posted higher sales from its
NBCUniversal cable channels and...
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reported quarterly profit and revenue that topped estimates as
the No. 1 U.S. cable operator posted higher sales from its
NBCUniversal cable channels and...
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Verizon has not proposed an acquisition to Charter-sources
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc
, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier, has not proposed an
acquisition to Charter Communications Inc, according to
sources.
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, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier, has not proposed an
acquisition to Charter Communications Inc, according to
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BRIEF-Dow Chemical says confident can solve European Commission regulatory issues related to DuPont deal
* CEO Liveris - "honored to serve in leadership role in
working closely with administration to create vibrant us
manufacturing sector" - conf call
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UPDATE 1-Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial agrees to buy MoneyGram
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, an
affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International...
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affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International...
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Impact on banks from Britain's vote to leave the EU
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Global banks have warned they could move
thousands of jobs out of Britain to prepare for the expected
disruption caused by the country's exit from the European Union,
posing a risk...
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thousands of jobs out of Britain to prepare for the expected
disruption caused by the country's exit from the European Union,
posing a risk...
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BRIEF-Actelion CEO hopes new R&D business to collaborate with J&J on products
* Ceo says new research company to concentrate on
development, focus on research for 1-2 years
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development, focus on research for 1-2 years
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BRIEF-Jupiter says J&J purchase of Actelion "very good outcome"
Jan 26 (Reuters) - * Jupiter Fund Manager Mike
Buhl-nielsen: Johnson & Johnson purchase of actelion
is "very good outcome", says can see "clear synergies
for j&j"
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Buhl-nielsen: Johnson & Johnson purchase of actelion
is "very good outcome", says can see "clear synergies
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European shares get M&A boost, climb to one-year high
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European shares climbed to a
one-year high on Thursday, supported by mergers and
acquisitions-related optimism, with Johnson & Johnson's
$30 billion deal to buy Actelion...
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one-year high on Thursday, supported by mergers and
acquisitions-related optimism, with Johnson & Johnson's
$30 billion deal to buy Actelion...
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UPDATE 1-Sky operating profit dips on higher soccer costs
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Sky, the European pay-TV
group that has accepted a buyout offer from shareholder Rupert
Murdoch, reported a 9 percent drop in first-half operating
profit after a jump in...
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group that has accepted a buyout offer from shareholder Rupert
Murdoch, reported a 9 percent drop in first-half operating
profit after a jump in...
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Actelion top-40 investor calls J&J buyout "very attractive"
ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson's $30
billion offer to buy Swiss biotech Actelion including a
plan to spin out a separate research company is "very
attractive", one of Actelion's 40...
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billion offer to buy Swiss biotech Actelion including a
plan to spin out a separate research company is "very
attractive", one of Actelion's 40...
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Sky reports dip in H1 operating profit on increased soccer costs
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Sky, the European pay-TV
group that has accepted a buy-out offer from shareholder Rupert
Murdoch, reported 679 million pounds in first-half operating
profit, down 9...
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group that has accepted a buy-out offer from shareholder Rupert
Murdoch, reported 679 million pounds in first-half operating
profit, down 9...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
J&J to buy Actelion for $30 billion
ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Swiss biotech company Actelion
said on Thursday it had agreed to be purchased by
Johnson & Johnson in a $30 billion deal.
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said on Thursday it had agreed to be purchased by
Johnson & Johnson in a $30 billion deal.
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UPDATE 1-Johnson & Johnson to buy Actelion for $30 bln
ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Swiss biotech company Actelion
said on Thursday it had agreed to be purchased by
Johnson & Johnson in a $30 billion all-cash deal,
following weeks of speculation a deal...
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said on Thursday it had agreed to be purchased by
Johnson & Johnson in a $30 billion all-cash deal,
following weeks of speculation a deal...
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 26
Jan 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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BRIEF-Agrium sees US corn plantings 90-92 million acres in 2017
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Agrium Inc CEO Chuck Magro,
speaking at CIBC investor conference in British Columbia:
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UPDATE 2-Mexico's Jose Cuervo tequila IPO aims to raise over $700 mln
MEXICO CITY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mexican tequila maker Jose
Cuervo will seek to raise more than $700 million in an initial
public offering, with Singapore's Temasek Holdings Ltd
taking 20 percent of...
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Cuervo will seek to raise more than $700 million in an initial
public offering, with Singapore's Temasek Holdings Ltd
taking 20 percent of...
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UPDATE 1-AltaGas to buy WGL in C$8.4 bln deal in gas distribution push
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Canadian energy infrastructure company
AltaGas Ltd said it would buy U.S.-based WGL Holdings
Inc in a deal valued at C$8.4 billion ($6.42 billion),
the latest company pushing...
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AltaGas Ltd said it would buy U.S.-based WGL Holdings
Inc in a deal valued at C$8.4 billion ($6.42 billion),
the latest company pushing...
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REFILE-Cisco AppDynamics deal seeks to boost ratio of software revenue
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc's decision to
acquire software startup AppDynamics for $3.7 billion, nearly
double the private-market valuation, reflects Cisco's struggles
in building its...
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acquire software startup AppDynamics for $3.7 billion, nearly
double the private-market valuation, reflects Cisco's struggles
in building its...
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UPDATE 2-McKesson's revenue misses as pace of drug price hikes slow
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Drug distributor McKesson Corp's
quarterly revenue missed estimates due to slowing pace of
branded drug price increases amid rising concerns over soaring
prices of medicines.
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quarterly revenue missed estimates due to slowing pace of
branded drug price increases amid rising concerns over soaring
prices of medicines.
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UPDATE 2-AT&T's quarterly results match Street expectations
Jan 25 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc, the No. 2 U.S. wireless
carrier, reported quarterly results that matched analysts'
estimates, as it added more smartphone customers in a saturated
wireless market, and...
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carrier, reported quarterly results that matched analysts'
estimates, as it added more smartphone customers in a saturated
wireless market, and...
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BRIEF-Sumitomo Chemical to buy out its JV with Trinseo - Nikkei
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America's Trinseo for tens of millions of dollars - Nikkei
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AppDynamics deal shows buyouts more lucrative in anemic IPO market
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc's surprise and
costly acquisition of business software firm AppDynamics Inc
just two days ahead of its market debut suggests that U.S. tech
startups are finding...
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costly acquisition of business software firm AppDynamics Inc
just two days ahead of its market debut suggests that U.S. tech
startups are finding...
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BRIEF-Eldorado Resorts', Isle of Capri Casinos' shareholders approve Eldorado's acquisition of Isle of Capri
* Shareholders of Eldorado Resorts and Isle of Capri Casinos
vote to approve Eldorado's acquisition of Isle of Capri
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vote to approve Eldorado's acquisition of Isle of Capri
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UPDATE 3-Cemex says Cementos de Chihuahua stake could be worth $410 million
MEXICO CITY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex
SAB de CV said on Wednesday it was forging ahead
with its plan to sell its 23 percent stake in Grupo Cementos de
Chihuahua SAB de CV, a...
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SAB de CV said on Wednesday it was forging ahead
with its plan to sell its 23 percent stake in Grupo Cementos de
Chihuahua SAB de CV, a...
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BRIEF-Freeport Indonesia mine would need to cut output by mid-Feb if no export license - CEO
Jan 25 (Reuters) - * Better Demand, Low Inventories And
Future Deficits Point To "Bright Future" For Copper -
Freeport-mcmoran CEO Richard Adkerson says
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Future Deficits Point To "Bright Future" For Copper -
Freeport-mcmoran CEO Richard Adkerson says
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EU clears Abbott acquisition of Alere subject to divestments
BRUSSELS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators cleared Abbott Laboratories' proposed $5.8
billion acquisition of diagnostic test maker Alere on
Wednesday, subject to the divestment...
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regulators cleared Abbott Laboratories' proposed $5.8
billion acquisition of diagnostic test maker Alere on
Wednesday, subject to the divestment...
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Poland signs agreement with France's DCNS to work on building submarines
WARSAW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Poland's state-run defence firm
PGZ has signed a memorandum of understanding with French
military shipbuilder DCNS that could allow them to work together
on building...
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PGZ has signed a memorandum of understanding with French
military shipbuilder DCNS that could allow them to work together
on building...
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UPDATE 1-BT's Global Services head Alvarez to oversee Europe-source
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Luis Alvarez, the head of BT's
multi-national corporate division, will take direct
responsibility for the firm's European business following an
Italian accounting scandal,...
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multi-national corporate division, will take direct
responsibility for the firm's European business following an
Italian accounting scandal,...
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Abbott Labs' sales rise 2.8 pct
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories reported a
2.8 percent rise in quarterly sales, fueled by demand for its
medical devices and diagnostic products.
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2.8 percent rise in quarterly sales, fueled by demand for its
medical devices and diagnostic products.
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UPDATE 1-Abbott's sales miss estimates as nutrition products drag
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories reported
quarterly sales just shy of Wall Street's expectations due to
waning demand for its nutrition products and a strong dollar,
and forecast...
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quarterly sales just shy of Wall Street's expectations due to
waning demand for its nutrition products and a strong dollar,
and forecast...
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BRIEF-Arctic Cat says they will become part of Textron's specialized vehicles business
* Says Arctic Cat will become part of Textron's specialized
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UPDATE 2-MTG sells Czech TV stake, eyes online gaming investment
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Media group MTG, controlled by
Swedish investment firm Kinnevik, said on Wednesday
it had sold its stake in Czech FTV Prima Holding and was
considering raising its ownership in...
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Swedish investment firm Kinnevik, said on Wednesday
it had sold its stake in Czech FTV Prima Holding and was
considering raising its ownership in...
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Rio Tinto sale to Yancoal resets mood for Australian coal mine deals
SYDNEY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Chinese-owned Yancoal's
$2.45 billion purchase of the Coal & Allied division of Rio
Tinto is setting the stage for more big-ticket coal
mining acquisitions in Australia,...
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$2.45 billion purchase of the Coal & Allied division of Rio
Tinto is setting the stage for more big-ticket coal
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RPT-INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
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after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
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RPT-INSIGHT-Zodiac family silver key to $9 bln Safran tie-up
PARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - France's Safran has crafted a deal
to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
UPDATE 3-Cisco to buy AppDynamics for $3.7 bln in growth push
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc
said on Tuesday that it agreed to buy U.S. business software
company AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion, making one of
its largest deals of...
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said on Tuesday that it agreed to buy U.S. business software
company AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion, making one of
its largest deals of...
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RPT-INSIGHT-How Russia sold its oil jewel -- without saying who bought it
MOSCOW/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than a month
after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
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after Russia announced one of its biggest privatisations since
the 1990s, selling a 19.5 percent stake in its giant oil company
Rosneft, it...
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GIC leads $1.04 bln investment in office tower in downtown Manhattan
SINGAPORE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth
fund GIC Pte Ltd and Paramount Group have formed a
joint venture to acquire office tower "60 Wall Street" in
downtown Manhattan for $1.04...
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fund GIC Pte Ltd and Paramount Group have formed a
joint venture to acquire office tower "60 Wall Street" in
downtown Manhattan for $1.04...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 25
Jan 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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Cisco to buy AppDynamics for about $3.7 bln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Cisco said on Tuesday it intends
to acquire AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion in cash and
assumed equity awards.
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to acquire AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion in cash and
assumed equity awards.
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BRIEF-Halcon Resources enters into an agreement with Samson Exploration for total price of $705 mln
* On Jan 18, unit entered into purchase and sale agreement
with Samson Exploration for total purchase price of $705.0
million - SEC filing
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with Samson Exploration for total purchase price of $705.0
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Bob Evans to sell restaurant unit for $565 mln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bob Evans Farms Inc said it
would sell its restaurants unit to private-equity firm Golden
Gate Capital for $565 million including debt, to focus on its
refrigerated food business.
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would sell its restaurants unit to private-equity firm Golden
Gate Capital for $565 million including debt, to focus on its
refrigerated food business.
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BRIEF-Genvec says if merger agreement is terminated by either party, it would pay Intrexon a termination fee equal to $550,000
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UPDATE 1-Plains All American in $1.22 bln deal to expand Permian presence
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Plains All American Pipeline LP
said it would buy a crude oil gathering system in the Permian
Basin for about $1.22 billion, bolstering its presence in the
top U.S. oil field.
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said it would buy a crude oil gathering system in the Permian
Basin for about $1.22 billion, bolstering its presence in the
top U.S. oil field.
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Court Square nears deal for Infogroup -sources
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Court Square Capital
Partners is nearing a deal to buy U.S. business marketing firm
Infogroup Inc for roughly $600 million, including
debt, according to people...
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Partners is nearing a deal to buy U.S. business marketing firm
Infogroup Inc for roughly $600 million, including
debt, according to people...
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Plains All American Pipeline to buy gathering system in Permian Basin
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Plains All American Pipeline LP
said on Tuesday it bought a crude oil gathering system in the
Permian Basin for about $1.2 billion.
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said on Tuesday it bought a crude oil gathering system in the
Permian Basin for about $1.2 billion.
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BRIEF-PVH Corp to buy Tommy Hilfiger Men's Tailored Clothing Business for North America from Marcraft
* PVH Corp. to acquire tommy hilfiger men's tailored
clothing business for north america from marcraft
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clothing business for north america from marcraft
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BRIEF-SDX Energy says proposed acquisition of producing assets in Egypt, Morocco
* proposed acquisition of producing assets in Egypt, Morocco
- accelerated bookbuild to raise approximately $40 million
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- accelerated bookbuild to raise approximately $40 million
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UPDATE 1-SEC fines Citigroup, Morgan Stanley over forex trading program
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc and Morgan Stanley
each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. packaging company WestRock to buy smaller rival for $1.39 bln
* WestRock shares rise 3.9 pct to 16-month high
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INSIGHT-Zodiac family silver key to $9 bln Safran tie-up
PARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - France's Safran has crafted a deal
to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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to persuade family investors in Zodiac Aerospace to give up
control in a merger that would create the world's third largest
aerospace...
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UPDATE 1-Aetna, Humana to consider all options after court blocks merger
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Aetna and Humana would
consider all available options for their proposed $34 billion
merger, the two U.S. health insurers said on Tuesday, a day
after a court ruled against the...
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consider all available options for their proposed $34 billion
merger, the two U.S. health insurers said on Tuesday, a day
after a court ruled against the...
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BRIEF-Acquires Oxymaster in Colombia
* Is expanding its home healthcare business in South America with acquisition of Oxymaster,
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UPDATE 1-Brazil power firm CPFL sees Chinese investment boosting expansion
SAO PAULO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - CPFL Energia, Brazil's largest
private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth...
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private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth...
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Brazil's Odebrecht seeks tougher compliance, family exit from board in overhaul, source says
SAO PAULO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Odebrecht SA is
working on a thorough revamping of compliance rules that could
lead to the appointment of more independent board members and a
definitive exit...
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working on a thorough revamping of compliance rules that could
lead to the appointment of more independent board members and a
definitive exit...
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BRIEF-Cardinal announces its 2017 capital budget of $100 mln
* Cardinal Energy Ltd - board of directors has approved a
$100 million capital expenditure budget for 2017
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$100 million capital expenditure budget for 2017
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 24)
BRUSSELS, Jan 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
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Monday, January 23, 2017
BREAKINGVIEWS-Panasonic joins ranks of Japan's buyout bullies
HONG KONG, Jan 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It's time
Japan's reformers tackled the buyout bullies. For all Tokyo has
done to make firms better run and more profitable, minority
investors remain...
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Japan's reformers tackled the buyout bullies. For all Tokyo has
done to make firms better run and more profitable, minority
investors remain...
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Miner Teck eyes sharing port with Anglo American in Chile
VANCOUVER, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Teck Resources has
held talks with fellow miner Anglo American Plc about
sharing port infrastructure at their neighboring copper mines in
Chile, Teck's chief executive...
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held talks with fellow miner Anglo American Plc about
sharing port infrastructure at their neighboring copper mines in
Chile, Teck's chief executive...
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BRIEF-Simmons First National says First Texas to pay co $18 mln upon termination of deal
* Simmons First National-termination fee of $18.0 million to
be payable by First Texas to co upon termination of deal under
some conditions - SEC filing
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State Grid takes formal ownership of Brazil's CPFL controlling stakes
SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - State Grid Corp of China
on Monday took formal ownership of controlling stakes
in Brazilian power utility CPFL Energia SA, five months after
having signed the agreement...
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on Monday took formal ownership of controlling stakes
in Brazilian power utility CPFL Energia SA, five months after
having signed the agreement...
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Brazil court allows Petrobras to sell Sergipe, Ceará offshore fields
SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court has ruled
that state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA can
continue a process to sell several offshore oil fields in the
country's...
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that state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA can
continue a process to sell several offshore oil fields in the
country's...
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BRIEF-Time Inc to acquire Adelphic Inc- WSJ
* Time Inc to acquire automated ad buying platform Adelphic
Inc,terms weren't disclosed- WSJ
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Inc,terms weren't disclosed- WSJ
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BRIEF-Time Inc's Viant to acquire Adelphic
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Court revives investor suit vs ETP over $11 bln pipeline deal
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 23 (Reuters) - A Delaware court
revived an investor lawsuit against Energy Transfer Partners
over its $11 billion acquisition of Regency Energy
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revived an investor lawsuit against Energy Transfer Partners
over its $11 billion acquisition of Regency Energy
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UPDATE 1-Federal judge blocks Aetna Inc's plan to buy rival Humana
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge blocked
on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, and Aetna said it was
considering an appeal.
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on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, and Aetna said it was
considering an appeal.
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BRIEF-Summit financial, First Century amends plan of merger - SEC filing
* On January 17, 2017, Summit and First Century entered into
an amendment to agreement and plan of merger - SEC filing
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an amendment to agreement and plan of merger - SEC filing
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Federal judge blocks Aetna Inc's plan to buy rival Humana
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge blocked
on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under
antitrust law.
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on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc's proposed $34
billion merger with rival Humana, saying it was illegal under
antitrust law.
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Prosthetics maker Ottobock draws private equity interest
FRANKFURT, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Germany's Ottobock, the
world's largest maker of artificial limbs, has attracted
interest from private equity groups including KKR and
CVC for a 20 percent stake in its...
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world's largest maker of artificial limbs, has attracted
interest from private equity groups including KKR and
CVC for a 20 percent stake in its...
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Peru says it plans to terminate Odebrecht pipeline contract
LIMA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Peru said Monday that it plans to
terminate Brazilian engineering conglomerate Odebrecht's $5
billion natural gas pipeline contract after it said it would
miss a key...
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terminate Brazilian engineering conglomerate Odebrecht's $5
billion natural gas pipeline contract after it said it would
miss a key...
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UPDATE 1-HSH Nordbank invites indicative bids from potential buyers
FRANKFURT, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Shipping finance provider HSH
Nordbank has launched its planned sale, inviting
expressions of interest from potential buyers, the bank
organising the process said on...
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Nordbank has launched its planned sale, inviting
expressions of interest from potential buyers, the bank
organising the process said on...
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BRIEF-Manitex says considering strategic alternatives for JV with Terex
* Manitex International, Inc. Announces strategic
alternatives being considered for A.S.V., LLC
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alternatives being considered for A.S.V., LLC
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BRIEF-WestRock says enters into definitive agreement to divest home, health and beauty business
* WestRock enters into definitive agreement to divest home,
health and beauty business for $1.025 billion
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health and beauty business for $1.025 billion
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BRIEF-Easton Pharmaceuticals signs letter of intent to acquire iBliss Inc
* Easton Pharmaceuticals signs letter of intent to acquire
major vaporizer and e-liquids manufacturer iBliss Inc.
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major vaporizer and e-liquids manufacturer iBliss Inc.
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BRIEF-ADMA Biologics to acquire certain assets from Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corp
* ADMA Biologics to acquire certain assets from Biotest
Pharmaceuticals Corporation and become a vertically integrated
commercial plasma products company
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Pharmaceuticals Corporation and become a vertically integrated
commercial plasma products company
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BRIEF-Silgan to acquire WestRock's specialty closures, dispensing systems business for $1.025 bln
* Silgan announces agreement to acquire Westrock's specialty
closures and dispensing systems business
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closures and dispensing systems business
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
UPDATE 2-Australia forms infrastructure agency to oversee sensitive assets
* China cried "protectionist" after earlier deals blocked
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Australia to increase protection of critical infrastructure assets
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Australian government on
Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and...
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Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and...
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REFILE-Safe Harbor Marinas buys peer as it mulls IPO -sources
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired peer
Brewer Yacht Yard Group, roughly doubling its size and making
itself the world's largest owner and operator of marinas, as it
considers an...
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Brewer Yacht Yard Group, roughly doubling its size and making
itself the world's largest owner and operator of marinas, as it
considers an...
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UPDATE 2-China Moly to help BHR acquire stake in Congo's Tenke copper mine
KINSHASA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China Molybdenum Co Ltd (CMOC)
said on Sunday it had signed an agreement with
Chinese private equity firm BHR to support BHR's acquisition of
a 24 percent stake in...
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said on Sunday it had signed an agreement with
Chinese private equity firm BHR to support BHR's acquisition of
a 24 percent stake in...
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China Moly to help BHR acquire stake in Congo's Tenke copper mine
KINSHASA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China Molybdenum Co Ltd (CMOC)
said on Sunday that it has signed an agreement with
Chinese private equity firm BHR to support BHR's acquisition of
a 24 percent stake in...
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said on Sunday that it has signed an agreement with
Chinese private equity firm BHR to support BHR's acquisition of
a 24 percent stake in...
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
UPDATE 3-Court rejects bid to enforce Ecuador judgment on Chevron Canada
Jan 20 (Reuters) - A Toronto court has rejected a bid by
Ecuadorian villagers to enforce a judgment in their home country
against Chevron Canada Ltd, ruling the subsidiary is not liable
for parent...
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Ecuadorian villagers to enforce a judgment in their home country
against Chevron Canada Ltd, ruling the subsidiary is not liable
for parent...
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Friday, January 20, 2017
BRIEF-BAYTEX ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PEACE RIVER ACQUISITION
* BAYTEX ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PEACE RIVER ACQUISITION
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U.S. bankruptcy court judge OKs $425 million for Avaya loan
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court judge
granted Avaya Inc approval on Friday to tap $425 million of the
$725 million loan proposed to carry the telecommunications
company through...
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granted Avaya Inc approval on Friday to tap $425 million of the
$725 million loan proposed to carry the telecommunications
company through...
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Merger activity for independent U.S. wealth managers up 10 pct -study
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Merger activity among
independent wealth management firms in the United States hit an
all-time high in 2016 as more of the industry's aging workforce
retired, the economy...
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independent wealth management firms in the United States hit an
all-time high in 2016 as more of the industry's aging workforce
retired, the economy...
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BRIEF-SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES CASH TENDER OFFER FOR OUTSTANDING 7.750% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2017
* SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES CASH TENDER OFFER FOR ITS
OUTSTANDING 7.750% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2017
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OUTSTANDING 7.750% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2017
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UPDATE 1-T. Rowe Price to recover $100 mln from insurance after Dell error
BOSTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Fund manager T. Rowe Price Group
Inc. said in a securities filing this month it has
entered into an insurance agreement to recover $100 million
after it made a voting error...
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Inc. said in a securities filing this month it has
entered into an insurance agreement to recover $100 million
after it made a voting error...
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BRIEF-DryShips buys first large gas carrier with 5 year time charter attached to oil major
* DryShips acquires its first very large gas carrier with a
5 year time charter attached to an oil major
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5 year time charter attached to an oil major
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T. Rowe Price to recover $100 mln from insurance after voting error
BOSTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Fund manager T. Rowe Price Group
said in a securities filing this month it has entered
an insurance agreement to recover $100 million after it made a
voting error in the...
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said in a securities filing this month it has entered
an insurance agreement to recover $100 million after it made a
voting error in the...
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BRIEF-Makemytrip Ltd- Ibibo Group receives letter of approval for their deal with MakemyTrip from competition commission of India
* MakemyTrip ltd - Ibibo Group received letter from
competition commission of India stating proposed combination of
MakemyTrip and Ibibo has been approved by the commission
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competition commission of India stating proposed combination of
MakemyTrip and Ibibo has been approved by the commission
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Fairfax may sell 25 pct of India's ICICI Lombard in up to $1 bln deal-sources
MUMBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings
is in early talks to sell 25 percent of India's largest
private general insurer ICICI Lombard in a deal that could fetch
up to $1 billion, as...
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is in early talks to sell 25 percent of India's largest
private general insurer ICICI Lombard in a deal that could fetch
up to $1 billion, as...
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Brazil's DASA agrees to buy rival Salomão, valued at $188 mln
SAO PAULO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian laboratory services
firm Diagnósticos da América SA has agreed to buy
privately owned rival Salomão e Zoppi Serviços Médicos e
Participações SA, valuing the...
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firm Diagnósticos da América SA has agreed to buy
privately owned rival Salomão e Zoppi Serviços Médicos e
Participações SA, valuing the...
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UPDATE 1-Russia's economy minister forecasts 2 pct growth if no shocks
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Russia's economy
could grow by 2 percent in 2017 as long as there are no external
shocks such as a renewed fall in oil prices, Economy Minister
Maxim Oreshkin...
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could grow by 2 percent in 2017 as long as there are no external
shocks such as a renewed fall in oil prices, Economy Minister
Maxim Oreshkin...
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ChemChina seeks U.S. anti-trust approval for Syngenta deal
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China National Chemical Corp, or
ChemChina, said on Friday it has sought the U.S. anti-trust
regulator's approval for its planned $43 billion acquisition of
Swiss crop...
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ChemChina, said on Friday it has sought the U.S. anti-trust
regulator's approval for its planned $43 billion acquisition of
Swiss crop...
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 20
Jan 20 (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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BRIEF-Citic Resources says nominees secured financial support from Australia
* Portland Aluminium Smelter to restart capacity lost after
power outage voluntary announcement
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power outage voluntary announcement
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UPDATE 1-Mexico telecom ruling struck down in blow to Televisa -sources
MEXICO CITY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A Mexican tribunal struck
down a ruling on Thursday that said broadcaster Grupo Televisa
did not have market power in pay television, two
people with knowledge of the...
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down a ruling on Thursday that said broadcaster Grupo Televisa
did not have market power in pay television, two
people with knowledge of the...
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BRIEF-Quinpario Acquisition says shareholders approve extension to consummate initial business combination
* Quinpario Acquisition Corp. 2 shareholders approve
extension to consummate initial business combination
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extension to consummate initial business combination
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UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo to merge international business with wholesale banking
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co, the
third-largest U.S. bank by assets, said on Thursday it would
merge its international business with its wholesale banking unit
that serves corporate clients.
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third-largest U.S. bank by assets, said on Thursday it would
merge its international business with its wholesale banking unit
that serves corporate clients.
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WRAPUP 1-CSX shares jump 20 pct as activist reignites rail merger hopes
Jan 19 (Reuters) - Shares of CSX Corp soared 20
percent on Thursday after an activist investor's plan to shake
up the U.S. rail operator fueled speculation that the company
was once again a takeover...
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percent on Thursday after an activist investor's plan to shake
up the U.S. rail operator fueled speculation that the company
was once again a takeover...
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U.S. bankruptcy judge denies request for Peabody equity committee
ST LOUIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge denied
on Thursday a request to order the appointment of an official
equity committee in chapter 11 of coal miner Peabody Energy Corp
.
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on Thursday a request to order the appointment of an official
equity committee in chapter 11 of coal miner Peabody Energy Corp
.
...
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BRIEF-Macerich announces the sale of two centers
* Transaction resulted in net proceeds to Macerich of
approximately $100 million after repayment of a floating-rate
note on northgate
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approximately $100 million after repayment of a floating-rate
note on northgate
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UPDATE 1-Union Pacific CEO: 'we are opposed to' major railroad mergers
DETROIT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The top executive at Union
Pacific Corp said on Thursday that the No. 1 U.S.
railroad remains opposed to mergers between major railroads in
the United States.
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Pacific Corp said on Thursday that the No. 1 U.S.
railroad remains opposed to mergers between major railroads in
the United States.
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UPDATE 1-Telecommunications company Avaya files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Telecommunications
company Avaya Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday to
reduce its debt load of about $6.3 billion but said it would not
sell its call...
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company Avaya Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday to
reduce its debt load of about $6.3 billion but said it would not
sell its call...
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UPDATE 2-New Vale pact seeks dispersed share ownership in six years -sources
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Leading shareholders of Vale
SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six...
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SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six...
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UK's May plays down sterling weakness - Bloomberg
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain's Prime Theresa May
played down recent falls in sterling in a television interview
on Thursday, saying data since Britain voted to leave the
European Union pointed...
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played down recent falls in sterling in a television interview
on Thursday, saying data since Britain voted to leave the
European Union pointed...
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Union Pacific CEO- "we are opposed to" major railroad mergers
DETROIT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The top executive at Union
Pacific Corp said on Thursday that the No. 1 U.S.
railroad remains opposed to mergers between major railroads in
the United States.
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Pacific Corp said on Thursday that the No. 1 U.S.
railroad remains opposed to mergers between major railroads in
the United States.
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Judge to block mega-merger of Anthem and Cigna - NY Post
Jan 19 (Reuters) - A federal judge is expected to block a
proposed deal between health insurer Anthem Inc and
Cigna Corp as soon as Thursday, the New York Post
reported, citing sources.
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proposed deal between health insurer Anthem Inc and
Cigna Corp as soon as Thursday, the New York Post
reported, citing sources.
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BRIEF-Pharmathene to pay Altimmune termination fee of $2 mln upon termination of deal
* Pharmathene -upon termination of deal under limited
specified circumstances following receipt of superior offer, co
to pay Altimmune termination fee of $2 million
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specified circumstances following receipt of superior offer, co
to pay Altimmune termination fee of $2 million
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U.S. investors praise Saudi reform commitment at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Asset management
giant BlackRock and chemical major Dow Chemical praised
Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the kingdom said it was pressing
ahead with reforms and...
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giant BlackRock and chemical major Dow Chemical praised
Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the kingdom said it was pressing
ahead with reforms and...
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Anthem extends Cigna deal closing date ahead of court ruling
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc on Thursday
said it extended the deadline for its acquisition of Cigna Corp
by three months as it awaits a federal court ruling on
the U.S. government's...
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said it extended the deadline for its acquisition of Cigna Corp
by three months as it awaits a federal court ruling on
the U.S. government's...
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BRIEF-Pharmathene & Altimmune announces merger
* Pharmathene and Altimmune announce merger to create
immunotherapeutics company targeting infectious diseases
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immunotherapeutics company targeting infectious diseases
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BRIEF-Cytori to acquire proprietary nanoparticle development platform
* Cytori to acquire proprietary nanoparticle development
platform to enhance regenerative medicine leadership position
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platform to enhance regenerative medicine leadership position
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Heineken in advanced talks to buy Kirin's Brazilian unit - Valor
BRASILIA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Dutch brewer Heineken NV
is in advanced talks to buy the Brazilian unit of
Japanese rival Kirin Holdings Co Ltd, financial
newspaper Valor Economico said on Thursday.
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is in advanced talks to buy the Brazilian unit of
Japanese rival Kirin Holdings Co Ltd, financial
newspaper Valor Economico said on Thursday.
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Zodiac Aerospace rockets after Safran bid, boosts European shares
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday
in early deals, as Zodiac Aerospace's shares surged
after France's Safran's takeover offer, and
Moneysupermarket.com jumped after results.
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in early deals, as Zodiac Aerospace's shares surged
after France's Safran's takeover offer, and
Moneysupermarket.com jumped after results.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
UPDATE 1-France's Safran launches offer for Zodiac Aerospace
PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - France's Safran on
Thursday launched a $9 billion agreed cash offer worth 29.47
euros per share for aircraft seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace
to create the world's third...
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Thursday launched a $9 billion agreed cash offer worth 29.47
euros per share for aircraft seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace
to create the world's third...
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BRIEF-Sibanye says U.S. antitrust condition satisfied for Stillwater deal
* Has received early termination of waiting period under
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act with respect to proposed acquisition of
Stillwater by Sibanye
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Act with respect to proposed acquisition of
Stillwater by Sibanye
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France's Safran launches offer for Zodiac Aerospace
PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - France's Safran said on
Thursday it had launched an agreed cash offer worth 29.47 euros
per share for aircraft seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace
to create the world's...
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Thursday it had launched an agreed cash offer worth 29.47 euros
per share for aircraft seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace
to create the world's...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. watchdog calls Peabody bankruptcy plan fees 'exorbitant'
CHICAGO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's bankruptcy
watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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BRIEF-Takata says has nothing to disclose after report on restructuring
* has nothing to disclose after report on restructuring
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New Vale pact seeks dispersed share ownership in six years -sources
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Leading shareholders of Vale
SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six...
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SA are close to endorsing a plan to turn the world's No. 1 iron
ore producer into a company with dispersed share ownership
within six...
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U.S. watchdog calls Peabody bankruptcy plan fees 'exorbitant'
CHICAGO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's bankruptcy
watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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BRIEF-Paragon Offshore announces agreement in principle to support new plan of reorganization
* Paragon Offshore announces agreement in principle to
support a new plan of reorganization with term lenders and
revolver lenders
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support a new plan of reorganization with term lenders and
revolver lenders
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Automaker GM adapts $1 bln recipe for "tough" Indian market - sources
DETROIT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - After an 18-month review,
General Motors Co is nearer to resolving a raft of issues
that have hobbled its $1 billion strategy for India, one of the
fastest growing...
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General Motors Co is nearer to resolving a raft of issues
that have hobbled its $1 billion strategy for India, one of the
fastest growing...
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BRIEF-Valero Energy Partners acquires undivided interest in Red River pipeline
* Valero Energy Partners LP announces acquisition of
undivided interest in the Red River Pipeline
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undivided interest in the Red River Pipeline
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge approves sale by Hanjin Shipping Co of Total Terminals stake
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Bankrupt South Korean
shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court
approval at a hearing on Wednesday for the $78 million sale of
its stake in U.S. terminal...
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shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court
approval at a hearing on Wednesday for the $78 million sale of
its stake in U.S. terminal...
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Vape companies try to galvanize Trump administration to ease FDA rules
Jan 18 (Reuters) - As tobacco and vaping companies focus on
new smoking products that are potentially less harmful, the
industry sees an opening for rolling back rules on these
products under the...
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new smoking products that are potentially less harmful, the
industry sees an opening for rolling back rules on these
products under the...
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BRIEF-LiCo Energy signs agreement to buy lithium exploitation concession in Chile
* LiCo Energy Metals signs a definitive option agreement to
acquire lithium exploitation concession in Salar de Atacama,
Chile
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acquire lithium exploitation concession in Salar de Atacama,
Chile
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U.S. Judge okays sale by Hanjin Shipping Co of Total Terminals stake
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Bankrupt South Korean
shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court
approval at a hearing on Wednesday for the $78 million sale of
its stake in U.S. terminal...
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shipping line Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd won U.S. court
approval at a hearing on Wednesday for the $78 million sale of
its stake in U.S. terminal...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 18)
BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (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-Twitter's Fabric acquired by Google- blog
* Fabric says signed agreement to be acquired by Google and
team to join Google's developer products group- blog
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team to join Google's developer products group- blog
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BRIEF-THE NEW YORK TIMES CO NAMES DAVID PERPICH PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WIRECUTTER
* THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY NAMES DAVID PERPICH PRESIDENT
AND GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WIRECUTTER
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AND GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WIRECUTTER
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BRIEF-HYATT HOTELS SAYS ACQUIRED MIRAVAL GROUP FROM AN AFFILIATE OF KSL CAPITAL PARTNERS
* HYATT ACCELERATES GROWTH STRATEGY INTO ADJACENT SPACES
WITH ACQUISITION OF WELLNESS LEADER MIRAVAL GROUP
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WITH ACQUISITION OF WELLNESS LEADER MIRAVAL GROUP
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In-house or out? Blade strategy divides wind turbine makers
FRANKFURT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A wave of deals in the wind
power industry, waiting to gauge the impact of Donald Trump's
election and Brexit, has highlighted opposing strategies in the
production of...
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power industry, waiting to gauge the impact of Donald Trump's
election and Brexit, has highlighted opposing strategies in the
production of...
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BRIEF-Alliance MMA acquires Fight Time Promotions
* Alliance MMA acquires Fight Time Promotions
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BRIEF-Servicenow acquires DxContinuum
* Servicenow Inc - announced it has agreed to acquire
DxContinuum in an all-cash transaction expected to close this
month
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DxContinuum in an all-cash transaction expected to close this
month
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RPT-UPDATE 1-UK competition watchdog gives tentative approval to Mastercard VocaLink deal
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog
said on Wednesday that Mastercard has proposed a series
of measures that should alleviate its concerns about the credit
card giant's takeover...
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said on Wednesday that Mastercard has proposed a series
of measures that should alleviate its concerns about the credit
card giant's takeover...
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Alaska Air to record $82 mln as merger-related costs in Q4
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Alaska Air Group Inc said on
Wednesday it expects to record $82 million in the fourth quarter
in costs related to the $2.6 billion acquisition of Virgin
America Inc.
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Wednesday it expects to record $82 million in the fourth quarter
in costs related to the $2.6 billion acquisition of Virgin
America Inc.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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PE firm Warburg buys $121 mln stake in Indian cinema operator PVR
MUMBAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Affiliates of private equity firm
Warburg Pincus have bought a 14 percent stake in India's largest
multiplex chain PVR Ltd for 8.2 billion rupees ($120.5
million), PVR said...
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Warburg Pincus have bought a 14 percent stake in India's largest
multiplex chain PVR Ltd for 8.2 billion rupees ($120.5
million), PVR said...
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Uganda wraps up financing talks for $400 mln for expressway
KAMPALA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Uganda has concluded talks with
the European Union, the French Development Agency and the Africa
Development Bank (AfDB) on them jointly financing $400 million
of a...
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the European Union, the French Development Agency and the Africa
Development Bank (AfDB) on them jointly financing $400 million
of a...
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UPDATE 1-UK competition watchdog gives tentative approval to Mastercard VocaLink deal
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog
said on Wednesday that Mastercard has proposed a series
of measures that should alleviate its concerns about the credit
card giant's takeover...
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said on Wednesday that Mastercard has proposed a series
of measures that should alleviate its concerns about the credit
card giant's takeover...
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Bertelsmann says open to raising stake in Penguin Random House
FRANKFURT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann
may raise its stake in book publisher Penguin Random
House, its joint venture with Britain's Pearson, it
said on Wednesday after Pearson...
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may raise its stake in book publisher Penguin Random
House, its joint venture with Britain's Pearson, it
said on Wednesday after Pearson...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
UK competition watchdog may accept proposed remedies for Mastercard takeover of Vocalink
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog
said on Wednesday that Mastercard's proposals might be
acceptable in addressing its concerns over the acquisition of
payments processing...
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said on Wednesday that Mastercard's proposals might be
acceptable in addressing its concerns over the acquisition of
payments processing...
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China's Yonghui Superstores, Bain to buy US-based Daymon for $413 mln
HONG KONG, Jan 18 (Reuters) - China's supermarket chain
operator Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd said it would
team up with Bain Capital Private Equity to buy U.S. retail
services group Daymon Worldwide...
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operator Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd said it would
team up with Bain Capital Private Equity to buy U.S. retail
services group Daymon Worldwide...
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Brazil's Odebrecht settling bribe cases in 12 countries
BRASILIA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two...
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conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 18
Jan 18 (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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Shareholders approve Liberty Media F1 takeover-related proposals
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Liberty Media Corp said its shareholders voted to approve funding and changes related to the takeover of Formula One (F1) racing car series.
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REFILE-BRIEF-Liberty Media says shareholders approved proposals relating to Formula 1 acquisition
* Proposals relating to the acquisition of Formula 1
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approved at Liberty Media's special meeting of stockholders
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Two settle U.S. charges on failing to file stock buys with regulator
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Danaher Corp
co-founder Mitchell Rales agreed to pay $720,000 to settle
allegations that he failed to report stock purchases to the
government so that they could be...
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co-founder Mitchell Rales agreed to pay $720,000 to settle
allegations that he failed to report stock purchases to the
government so that they could be...
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Berkshire Hathaway unit buys big NYC-area real estate firm
NEW YORK, Jan 17 (Reuters) - HomeServices of America Inc, a
unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, on
Tuesday said it has purchased the Houlihan Lawrence residential
real estate firm, its...
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unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, on
Tuesday said it has purchased the Houlihan Lawrence residential
real estate firm, its...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. antitrust agency sues Qualcomm over patent licensing
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc on
Tuesday, accusing the company of using "anticompetitive" tactics
to maintain its monopoly on a...
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Commission filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc on
Tuesday, accusing the company of using "anticompetitive" tactics
to maintain its monopoly on a...
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UPDATE 1-Allergan to pay $15 mln over failing to disclose merger talks
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A unit of Botox maker
Allergan Plc will pay a $15 million penalty and admit to
wrongdoing, after U.S. regulators on Tuesday accused the unit of
failing to disclose 2014...
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Allergan Plc will pay a $15 million penalty and admit to
wrongdoing, after U.S. regulators on Tuesday accused the unit of
failing to disclose 2014...
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Allergan to pay $15 mln over failing to disclose merger talks
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Botox maker Allergan plc
will pay a $15 million penalty and admit to wrongdoing,
after U.S. regulators on Tuesday accused the company of failing
to disclose merger...
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will pay a $15 million penalty and admit to wrongdoing,
after U.S. regulators on Tuesday accused the company of failing
to disclose merger...
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Uber to invest more than $60 million in Sao Paulo support center
SAO PAULO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing service Uber
inaugurated a support center in Brazil's biggest city on Tuesday
with plans to invest 200 million reais ($62 million) and create
2,000 jobs,...
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inaugurated a support center in Brazil's biggest city on Tuesday
with plans to invest 200 million reais ($62 million) and create
2,000 jobs,...
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UPDATE 2-Elliott teams with ex-TXU CEO for NRG Energy shake-up
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elliott Management and private equity
firm Bluescape Energy Partners have teamed up to buy a 9.4
percent stake in NRG Energy Inc and said they may push
to elect one or more...
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firm Bluescape Energy Partners have teamed up to buy a 9.4
percent stake in NRG Energy Inc and said they may push
to elect one or more...
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European shares end little changed after Brexit speech
* Lufthansa surges on reports of Etihad talks
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Finance industry's "worst case" on Brexit spurs contingency plans
LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Britain's financial services will
accelerate plans to move some business overseas after Prime
Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday the country will quit the
European...
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accelerate plans to move some business overseas after Prime
Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday the country will quit the
European...
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BRIEF-Microsoft Corp acquires Simplygon
* Says Microsoft has acquired Simplygon, a premier developer
of automatic 3D data-optimization solutions
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of automatic 3D data-optimization solutions
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Scaramucci's SkyBridge sells itself, investment team to stay put
BOSTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Anthony Scaramucci's hedge fund
investment firm SkyBridge Capital said on Tuesday that it will
sell a majority of itself to RON Transatlantic EG and HNA
Capital, allowing...
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investment firm SkyBridge Capital said on Tuesday that it will
sell a majority of itself to RON Transatlantic EG and HNA
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Bayer to boost U.S. jobs, investments amid Monsanto deal -Trump spokesman
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Bayer AG has pledged to boost
its investments in the United States amid its deal to buy U.S.
seeds giant Monsanto, investing$8 billion in research and
development and...
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its investments in the United States amid its deal to buy U.S.
seeds giant Monsanto, investing$8 billion in research and
development and...
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Brazil, homebuilders postpone talks on sales cancellation rules -source
SAO PAULO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government and
representatives of construction and real estate companies have
postponed a meeting scheduled for later on Tuesday to discuss a
new framework...
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representatives of construction and real estate companies have
postponed a meeting scheduled for later on Tuesday to discuss a
new framework...
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UPDATE 1-Exxon boosts Permian basin holding in deal worth up to $6.6 bln
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Tuesday
it would buy companies owned by the Bass family of Texas in a
deal worth up to $6.6 billion that would boost it presence in
the Permian Basin, one...
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it would buy companies owned by the Bass family of Texas in a
deal worth up to $6.6 billion that would boost it presence in
the Permian Basin, one...
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BRIEF-Exxon Mobil to acquire companies doubling Permian Basin resource to 6 bln Barrels
* Exxon Mobil corp - upfront acquisition cost of $5.6
billion to be paid in Exxonmobil shares
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billion to be paid in Exxonmobil shares
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BRIEF-Nuri Telecom unit commences all cash offer to shareholders of Apivio systems to acquire all of issued, outstanding common shares of Apivio
* Nuri Telecom Co - unit has commenced all cash offer to
shareholders of Apivio Systems to acquire all of issued and
outstanding common shares of Apivio
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shareholders of Apivio Systems to acquire all of issued and
outstanding common shares of Apivio
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BRIEF-CVC Capital Partners to sell Leslie's Holdings
* Agreed to sell Leslie's Holdings to l Catterton and an
affiliate of GIC
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BRIEF-ParkerVision engages FBR to advise acquisition strategy
* ParkerVision engages FBR to advise acquisition strategy
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 17)
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (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-Chart announces acquisition of Hetsco
* Chart Industries Inc - acquired Hetsco, Inc., from global
power equipment group, Inc
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European shares lower ahead of May speech, weighed by miners and carmakers
LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - European shares were dragged
lower by miners and carmakers on Tuesday, as markets awaited
details of Britain's Brexit position in a late morning speech by
Prime Minister...
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lower by miners and carmakers on Tuesday, as markets awaited
details of Britain's Brexit position in a late morning speech by
Prime Minister...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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FTSE extends losses ahead of May speech, Europe lower too
LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Tuesday,
weighed by miners and autos, as markets awaited details of
Britain's Brexit position in a late morning speech by Prime
Minister Theresa May.
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weighed by miners and autos, as markets awaited details of
Britain's Brexit position in a late morning speech by Prime
Minister Theresa May.
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UPDATE 2-BAT agrees to buy Reynolds for $49 billion
* Deals brings together makers of Pall Mall, Camel, Newport
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UPDATE 1-Luxottica's Del Vecchio says listing in both Italy and France still an option - report
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The group created by the merger of
Italy's Luxottica and France's Essilor will
consider a listing in both Italy and France, as well as the
United States, Luxottica founder Leonardo...
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Italy's Luxottica and France's Essilor will
consider a listing in both Italy and France, as well as the
United States, Luxottica founder Leonardo...
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UPDATE 2-Carlyle to become largest shareholder in South Africa's Global Credit Ratings
LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group has agreed
to become the largest shareholder in Johannesburg-based Global
Credit Ratings (GCR), the U.S. buyout fund said on Tuesday,
looking to broaden the...
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to become the largest shareholder in Johannesburg-based Global
Credit Ratings (GCR), the U.S. buyout fund said on Tuesday,
looking to broaden the...
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Monday, January 16, 2017
BRIEF-BAT agrees terms to buy remaining stake in Reynolds
* Agreed terms of a recommended offer for BAT to acquire
remaining 57.8 pct of Reynolds it does not already own
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BRIEF-Casino eyes 2017 sales and earnings growth - CFO
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Casino CFO Antoine Giscard
d'Estaing tells a conference call with journalists:
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BRIEF-Zyto announces discussions regarding possible sale of health & wellness business
* Zyto announces discussions regarding possible sale of
health & wellness business, pivot into solar energy business
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health & wellness business, pivot into solar energy business
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BRIEF-TechnipFMC begins operations as a combined company
* TechnipFMC begins operations as a combined company after
completing merger of FMC Technologies and Technip
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completing merger of FMC Technologies and Technip
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BRIEF-Memorial Production Partners LP commences court-supervised financial restructuring process
* Memorial Production Partners LP commences court-supervised
financial restructuring process
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financial restructuring process
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BRIEF-Black Diamond buys Ottawa modular fleet from Travelite Trailers
* Black Diamond Group announces the acquisition of Ottawa
modular fleet from Travelite Trailers
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modular fleet from Travelite Trailers
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BRIEF-Noble energy to acquire Clayton Williams Energy
* Clayton Williams Energy shareholders will receive 2.7874
shares of co's common stock and $34.75 in cash for each share of
common stock held
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shares of co's common stock and $34.75 in cash for each share of
common stock held
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UPDATE 2-American Apparel starts layoffs, employees say
Jan 16 (Reuters) - American Apparel LLC started to lay off
staff on Monday after Canada's Gildan Activewear Inc
withdrew its initial plan to buy some of the bankrupt U.S.
fashion retailer's...
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staff on Monday after Canada's Gildan Activewear Inc
withdrew its initial plan to buy some of the bankrupt U.S.
fashion retailer's...
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Noble Energy to buy Clayton Williams Energy for $2.7 bln
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Noble Energy said on Monday it
would buy Clayton Williams Energy for about $2.7
billion in a cash-and-stock deal.
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would buy Clayton Williams Energy for about $2.7
billion in a cash-and-stock deal.
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UPDATE 3-Toy seller plans listing as investors turn more bullish on Russia
* Plan to offer around 30 pct of shares - sources
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Syngenta CEO expects regulatory approval for ChemChina deal soon -CNBC
ZURICH, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Syngenta Chief Executive
Erik Fyrwald expects regulatory approval soon for ChemChina's
proposed $43 billion takeover of the Swiss pesticides and seeds
group, he said on...
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Erik Fyrwald expects regulatory approval soon for ChemChina's
proposed $43 billion takeover of the Swiss pesticides and seeds
group, he said on...
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EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 16)
BRUSSELS, Jan 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-Dealnet closes acquisition of consumer finance receivable portfolio
* Dealnet closes acquisition of $29 million consumer finance
receivable portfolio
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BRIEF-The co-operators acquires Denny's Insurance
* Co-Operators General Insurance Co says its wholly-owned
subsidiary has purchased Denny's Insurance located in Acton,
Ontario
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BRIEF-Mineral Hill negotiates terms to acquire majority of its oil and natural gas project
* Mineral Hill negotiates the terms to acquire absolute
majority of its oil and natural gas project
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majority of its oil and natural gas project
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India's Reliance Industries Q3 net profit up 10 pct, beats estimate
MUMBAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - India's oil-to-telecoms
conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd beat analysts'
estimates to post a 10 percent increase in third-quarter
standalone net profit, bolstered by...
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conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd beat analysts'
estimates to post a 10 percent increase in third-quarter
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UPDATE 4-Luxottica and Essilor agree 46 bln euro merger to create eyewear giant
MILAN/PARIS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Italy's Luxottica
and France's Essilor have agreed a 46 billion euro
($49 billion) merger to create a global powerhouse in the
eyewear industry with annual revenue of...
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and France's Essilor have agreed a 46 billion euro
($49 billion) merger to create a global powerhouse in the
eyewear industry with annual revenue of...
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Samsung Group says does not accept bribery accusations
SEOUL, Jan 16 (Reuters) - South Korean conglomerate Samsung
Group said on Monday it could not accept the special
prosecutors' accusations that its leader, Jay Y. Lee, paid
bribes to further his...
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Group said on Monday it could not accept the special
prosecutors' accusations that its leader, Jay Y. Lee, paid
bribes to further his...
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley gets regulatory nod to raise China securities JV stake - source
* China regulator approves changes in JV's articles of assn
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(Adds details, background on China securities JVs)
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BRIEF-TechnipFMC secures AMF approval of its prospectus for listing its shares on Euronext Paris
* Technip and FMC Technologies, Inc announced on
Friday TechnipFMC secures AMF Approval of its prospectus for
listing its shares on Euronext Paris
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Friday TechnipFMC secures AMF Approval of its prospectus for
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S.KOREA COURT TO HOLD HEARING ON WEDNESDAY TO REVIEW ARREST WARRANT OF SAMSUNG'S LEE - YONHAP
S.KOREA COURT TO HOLD HEARING ON WEDNESDAY TO REVIEW ARREST
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Morgan Stanley gets regulatory nod to raise China securities JV stake - source
HONG KONG, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley has
received China securities regulator's approval to boost its
stake in its Chinese securities venture to the maximum
permissible 49 percent, a person...
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received China securities regulator's approval to boost its
stake in its Chinese securities venture to the maximum
permissible 49 percent, a person...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 16
Jan 16 (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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U.S. grain handler Andersons to exit retail business
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Loss-making U.S. grain handler Andersons
Inc said on Sunday it plans to exit the retail
business, affecting over a thousand employees, at a time when
the U.S. farm sector is facing...
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Inc said on Sunday it plans to exit the retail
business, affecting over a thousand employees, at a time when
the U.S. farm sector is facing...
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Shareholders to seek part of Peabody Energy reorganization -Barron's
NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Shareholders of bankrupt
Peabody Energy Corp will seek this week to be part of
a reorganized company whose prospects have brightened after a
recent surge in coal prices...
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Peabody Energy Corp will seek this week to be part of
a reorganized company whose prospects have brightened after a
recent surge in coal prices...
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 16
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
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China's Dalian Wanda posts 2016 revenue drop, weighed by property business
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 14 (Reuters) - China's Dalian Wanda
Group Co Ltd on Saturday said its revenue for 2016 dropped by
13.9 percent, even as operating income increased 3.4 percent,
as a slowdown...
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Group Co Ltd on Saturday said its revenue for 2016 dropped by
13.9 percent, even as operating income increased 3.4 percent,
as a slowdown...
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
U.S. judge to issue decision on Hanjin sale of stake in terminal operator
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the
U.S. bankruptcy case of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd said
on Friday he will likely announce on Wednesday whether he will
approve the South Korean...
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U.S. bankruptcy case of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd said
on Friday he will likely announce on Wednesday whether he will
approve the South Korean...
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Friday, January 13, 2017
BRIEF-Glu Mobile says it now owns entire stake in Crowdstar
* Glu Mobile - On Dec 6, co acquired remaining outstanding
shares of Crowdstar for about $4.7 million in cash, and now has
100% ownership of Crowdstar
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shares of Crowdstar for about $4.7 million in cash, and now has
100% ownership of Crowdstar
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BRIEF-Fairfax announces acquisition of subordinate voting shares of Fairfax India Holdings
* Fairfax announces acquisition of subordinate voting shares
of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation
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of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation
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BRIEF-Total Energy Services announces intention to purchase common shares of Savanna Energy services Corp. on the TSX
* Total Energy Services Inc. announces intention to purchase
common shares of Savanna Energy Services Corp. On the TSX
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common shares of Savanna Energy Services Corp. On the TSX
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BRIEF-Memorial Production Partners LP reaches plan support agreement with lenders on comprehensive financial restructuring to deleverage balance sheet
* Memorial Production Partners Lp reaches plan support
agreement with lenders on comprehensive financial restructuring
to deleverage balance sheet
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agreement with lenders on comprehensive financial restructuring
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BRIEF-HollyFrontier Corp, Holly Energy Partners announce senior management changes relating to pending Petro-Canada Lubricants acquisition
* HollyFrontier Corporation and holly energy partners
announce senior management changes relating to pending
Petro-Canada lubricants acquisition
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announce senior management changes relating to pending
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BRIEF-The North West Co to acquire 76 pct ownership in Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd
* The north west company inc. To acquire 76% ownership in
roadtown wholesale trading ltd. (operating as riteway food
markets)
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roadtown wholesale trading ltd. (operating as riteway food
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BRIEF-TFI International acquires World Courier Ground
* TFI International Inc -unit acquired World Courier Ground
U.S., the U.S. Ground transportation division of World Courier,
from AmerisourceBergen Corp
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U.S., the U.S. Ground transportation division of World Courier,
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UPDATE 1-Acacia confirms merger talks with Endeavour Mining
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Gold miner Acacia Mining Plc
said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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said on Friday it was in early talks about a possible merger
with Canadian gold miner Endeavour Mining Corp.
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Investors fight back on aggressive covenant terms
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (IFR) - Investors dug in their heels this
week on three investment-grade bond deals that tried to include
more issuer-friendly terms, signaling that - for now at least -
enough is...
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week on three investment-grade bond deals that tried to include
more issuer-friendly terms, signaling that - for now at least -
enough is...
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BRIEF-KALYTERA THERAPEUTICS ENTERS INTO BINDING LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE TALENT BIOTECHS
* KALYTERA THERAPEUTICS ENTERS INTO BINDING LETTER OF INTENT
TO ACQUIRE TALENT BIOTECHS AND ITS PHASE 2 CLINICAL-STAGE GRAFT
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TO ACQUIRE TALENT BIOTECHS AND ITS PHASE 2 CLINICAL-STAGE GRAFT
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Trump, AT&T CEO discussed jobs, not Time Warner deal -Trump spokesman
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's meeting with AT&T Inc's chief executive this week
focused on job creation and government regulations, not the
company's planned...
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Trump's meeting with AT&T Inc's chief executive this week
focused on job creation and government regulations, not the
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Caesars reaches agreement ending bankruptcy objections
CHICAGO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Caesars
Entertainment Corp's bankrupt unit told a U.S. judge on
Friday they had reached an agreement ending the last objections
to its reorganization plan,...
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Entertainment Corp's bankrupt unit told a U.S. judge on
Friday they had reached an agreement ending the last objections
to its reorganization plan,...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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Hungarian festival company Sziget sells 70 pct stake to Providence Equity
BUDAPEST, Jan 13 (Reuters) - U.S.-based private equity firm
Providence Equity Partners has bought a majority stake in
Hungarian festival company Sziget, the companies said in a joint
statement on...
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Providence Equity Partners has bought a majority stake in
Hungarian festival company Sziget, the companies said in a joint
statement on...
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CORRECTED-Advent, Bain Capital agree to buy payments group Concardis
FRANKFURT, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Private equity firms Advent
and Bain Capital agreed to buy German payment group Concardis
from a group of private, savings and cooperative banks, the
parties said in a...
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and Bain Capital agreed to buy German payment group Concardis
from a group of private, savings and cooperative banks, the
parties said in a...
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BRIEF-Global Eagle acquires satellite communication payload
* Global Eagle Entertainment Inc says has acquired Ku-band
payload on an SES communication satellite
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Brazil's Renova sells wind farm project to AES Brasil for $204 mln
SAO PAULO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Renova Energia SA
has agreed to sell a wind farm project to the local unit of AES
Corp for about 650 million reais ($204 million) as part
of efforts by the Brazilian...
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has agreed to sell a wind farm project to the local unit of AES
Corp for about 650 million reais ($204 million) as part
of efforts by the Brazilian...
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
UPDATE 2-Anadarko Petroleum to sell Texas assets for $2.3 bln
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum
Corporation said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford
Shale assets in South Texas for about $2.3 billion to a
strategic 50/50 partnership...
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Corporation said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford
Shale assets in South Texas for about $2.3 billion to a
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Anadarko Petroleum to sell Texas assets for $2.3 bln
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford Shale assets in
South Texas for about $2.3 billion to Sanchez Energy Corporation
and Blackstone Group...
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said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford Shale assets in
South Texas for about $2.3 billion to Sanchez Energy Corporation
and Blackstone Group...
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UPDATE 1-Canada's AltaGas says in potential deal talks
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Canadian energy infrastructure company
AltaGas Ltd said on Thursday it was in talks with a
third party over a potential transaction.
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AltaGas Ltd said on Thursday it was in talks with a
third party over a potential transaction.
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