Ball Corp. ups stake in Brazilian joint venture

2010-09-09T14:30:13Z

Ball Corp. adds to stake in Brazilian beverage packaging joint venture; now owns 60 percent

Beverage and food products packaging maker Ball Corp. on Thursday said it increased its stake in a joint venture in Brazil by 10 percent. The company said it now owns about 60 percent of Latapack-Ball Embalagens Ltda. The company operates metal beverage p...

S.Korea's KNOC sticks with offer price for Dana

2010-09-09T14:15:55Z

South Korea's state oil firm said Thursday its 1,800-pence-a-share offer for British oil explorer Dana Petroleum is full and final, and rejected suggestions it has undervalued the firm. Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) has launched a hostile bid for Dana...

First Financial buys First State Bank for $22.2M

2010-09-09T14:04:35Z

First Financial Bankshares buys First State Bank parent Sam Houston Financial for $22 million

First Financial Bankshares Inc. on Thursday said it reached a deal to buy Sam Houston Financial Corp., the parent of The First State Bank, for $22.2 million. The First State Bank has two locations in ...

Testosterone may drive aggressive takeovers: study

2010-09-09T07:45:13Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Younger chief executives with high testosterone levels may be more likely to try a hostile takeover -- and to get burned in the attempt, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday. They found age was clearly linked with aggressive takeover behavior, and did a careful but indirect analysis to see if testosterone might be involved. It likely is, said Kai ...

Japan, India reach basic free trade accord

2010-09-09T05:15:43Z

Asian economic powers Japan and India broadly agreed Thursday on a free trade deal that aims to reduce most tariffs between the two nations in a decade, Japanese foreign minister Katsuya Okada said. The two countries will iron out details before officially signing the pact when Korea National Oil Corp. rules out higher bid for UK's Dana Petroleum

Korea National Oil Corp. says it won't raise its hostile takeover bid for Britain's Dana Petroleum. The statement released Thursday follows...

Junior explorer surges on gold chip sample results

2010-09-08T19:10:09Z

This as a small miner powered higher on a mystery takeover bid Wednesday

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Glaxo hires Goldman Sachs banker as new CFO

2010-09-08T09:21:52Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline insisted there would be no change to its cautious stance on deal-making, after announcing it had hired one of Europe's top M&A bankers as its new finance chief. Aon Corp. to offer $1.5 billion in senior notes to fund acquisition of Hewitt Associates

Aon Corp. said Wednesday it will sell $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes to help fund its $4.9 billion acquisition of human resources firm Hewitt Associates Inc. The insurance company said the notes will be offered in three ...

Top Greek bank to raise capital amid takeover talk

2010-09-08T05:20:24Z

National Bank of Greece, a leading Greek bank, announced a capital increase amid pressure on banks here to restructure, but said that the money would not be used for mergers or takeovers. The Greek government, which is fighting to restructure the entire economy with radical reforms to correct a debt crisis, is also urging the banking sector to consolidate. National Bank of Greece said it woul...

Bristol-Myers agrees to buy ZymoGenetics for $885M

2010-09-07T15:49:14Z

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Tuesday it will acquire biotechnology partner ZymoGenetics Inc. for $885 million in another move by a major drugmaker to boost its pipeline by snapping up a smaller developer. The New York drugmaker's $9.75-per-share bid represents a 77 percent premium to Zymogenetics' closing price of $5.51. B...

Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid

2010-09-07T12:10:35Z

TORONTO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China's state-owned Sinochem Corp has invited Temasek, the Singapore sovereign wealth fund, to join a consortium that may bid for ...

Casey's 1Q profit falls on fees, expenses

2010-09-07T08:50:29Z

Casey's General Stores 1st-quarter profit slips on fees, higher operating expenses

Casey's General Stores Inc., which is fending off a hostile takeover bid, said Tuesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 16 percent on fees related to evaluating the takeover offer and higher operating expenses. Its revenue rose 14 percent. The convenience store operator report...

Fitch to give "BBB+" rating on Aon's new notes

2010-09-07T08:50:25Z

Fitch says it will assign investment-grade rating to Aon's $1.5 billion senior unsecured notes

Fitch Ratings expects to issue an investment-grade rating to Aon Corp.'s $1.5 billion senior unsecured notes. The rating of notes a "BBB+" is based on the insurance broker's current "BBB+" issuer default rating and reflects the compa...

Casey's rejects latest Couche-Tard buyout offer

2010-09-07T08:20:37Z

Casey's rejects latest Couche-Tard buyout offer, agrees to talks with an unnamed suitor

The board of Casey's General Stores Inc. rejected the latest takeover bid from convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying Tuesday that the $1.47 billion offer was too lo...

Chevron acquires oil exploration rights in China

2010-09-07T07:20:22Z

Chevron acquires interest to explore oil on 8,100 square miles in South China Sea

Chevron Corp.'s Chinese subsidiary has acquired rights to explore for oil on 8,100 square miles in the South China Sea's Pearl River mouth basin, the oil company said Tuesday. Chevron won final approval to explore three blocks, acquiring 100...

Coke Enterprises sets profit, revenue growth plan

2010-09-07T06:20:36Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Enterprises said it expects revenue to increase 4 percent to 6 percent annually, with earnings per share up in the high-single digits after its pending deal to sell some operations to Coca-Cola Co closes. Coke Enterprises,...

TransDigm closes $74M Semco Instruments deal

2010-09-03T14:22:57Z

TransDigm completes $74 million acquisition of Semco Instruments

Aircraft parts supplier TransDigm Group said Friday that it has closed its $74 million acquisition of Semco Instruments Inc. TransDigm announced its cash purchase of the engine maker on Aug. 6. Semco supplies parts for engines made by Honeywell, Australia's Andean Resources for 3.6 billion Canadian dollars (3.4 billion US). The second biggest Canadian gold producer said the investment was based on the growth potential of the Perth-based miner' principal asset -- an advanced project in the Santa Cruz provinc...

Loans for People on Benefits- Flexible Credit Money for UK Residents

2010-09-09T00:08:39Z

Many a times you need finance for the foremost basic requirements like rents electricity bills, house repairs and other important functions which can not be ignored. For these financial needs a scheme is available in UK in which you can get finance very easily if it is found that you are in need of necessary funds, and not for luxuries. These finances are very easily acquirable and payable. This beneficial scheme is Loans for people on benefits which mean only for the purpose of benefits you ...

Gome's acquisition of Jiangsu Golden Sun involves two parts - the country the United States, chain, channel - HC Network Appliance Industry

2010-09-09T11:00:11Z

Released to the outside world, the company successfully acquired the Golden Sun Appliance Co., Ltd Changzhou, Jiangsu. Country beauty, said the acquisition would take Holdings Operate At the same time continue Golden Sun Brand The new strategic cooperation. However, Golden Sun Gome temporarily promote the brand. Acquisition of content has two parts Golden Sun and Suning , Five Star Known Appliance Retail Industry, "Jiang Susan Jiang." Changzhou Golden Sun to the center, with eight in the neighbo...

Heekin Can

2010-09-09T12:21:38Z

History

Establishment and operation as a family business

Heekin Can was founded in Cincinnati in 1901 by James Heekin (born December 8, 1843), proprietor of a business that sold food products, including coffee, tea, spices, extracts, and baking powder, packaged in tin cans. After his can supplier increased prices in 1900, Heekin began to make his own cans. The can-manufacturing operation soon evolved into the Heekin Can Company, which not only supplied the Heekin Spice C...

Chinese Motorcycle Powerhouse Jincheng Eyes Mission Motors for Strategic Partnership

2010-09-09T20:24:43Z

Jincheng Power Machinery Co. announced today that it has signed a memo of cooperation with Mission Motors, which could see the Chinese company link up with the San Francisco firm to develop electric drive systems for the emerging market and in other markets throughout the world. In the memo, Jincheng outlines its intent to become a major shareholder in Mission Motors, and to also inject capital into the small startup after it presents a three year plan to the Chinese company. For Mission Moto...

HP tops Dell with new bid for 3PAR

2010-09-02T11:20:41Z

US computer giant Dell dropped out of the bidding for 3PAR on Thursday after Hewlett-Packard raised its offer for the data storage company to 33 dollars per share or 2.4 billion dollars. "We took a measured approach throughout the process and have decided to end these discus...

Summary Box: Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout

2010-09-02T11:10:18Z

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

THE DEAL: Burger King Holdings Inc. is selling itself to investment firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion. THE UPSHOT: Being acquired by an owner with deep pockets could give Burger King some financial breathing room to refresh its restaurants and expand internationally after years of playing follow-the-lea...

PPL: Settlement reached in Kentucky utilities bid

2010-09-02T10:50:08Z

PPL says settlement reached in its bid to acquire parent of 2 Kentucky utilities

Power provider PPL Corp. said Thursday it has reached a settlement in its $7.6 billion bid to acquire E.On U.S., the parent company of Louisville Gas & Electric Co. and Glance: Private equity buyouts of restaurant chains

Here's a look at recent private equity buyouts of restaurant chains. Experts said restaurants are increasingly becoming a target of such investors because of their typically strong cash flow and low debt. BURGER KING Date: Announced Sept. 2. Buyer: 3G Capital Price: $3.26 billion, or $24 per share. Number of locations: More...

Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital

2010-09-02T06:30:10Z

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

Burger King Holdings Inc. is selling itself to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal worth $3.26 billion. Thursday's $24-per-share offer comes after a day of speculation about the deal sent shares up more than 15 percent. The stock continued to make big gains Thursday in premarket trading. Burger King has until mid-...

Taleo to buy Learn.com for $125 million

2010-09-01T22:42:39Z

Taleo agrees to buy Learn.com for $125 million in cash

Human resources software maker Taleo Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy software company Learn.com Inc. for $125 million in cash. Under the terms of the deal, Taleo agreed to offer up to $2 million of interim financing in connection with the acquisition, to be drawn ...

Relationship Advice - Spot the 3 Warning Signs of Relationship Breakdown

2010-09-09T10:13:21Z

Relationships can be very fragile things. A relationship breakdown can happen when a seemingly trivial problem escalates into something much more serious. The way to prevent this kind of minor issue becoming a relationship killer is to be aware of, and deal with, the warning signs of relationship breakdown early. Do any of these three problems exist in your partnership? If so fix them now before it is too late.

1. Your partner has lost interest in you:

Does your guy or g...

Berkshire makes formal bid for Wesco subsidiary

2010-09-01T22:37:39Z

Buffett's firm offers to buy 19.9 pct of stock in Wesco Financial it doesn't already own

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has made a formal offer to buy the roughly 1.4 million shares it doesn't already own of subsidiary Wesco Financial Corp. Berkshire Couche Tard raises buyout offer for Casey's, which says it will review it

Convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. raised its bid for Casey's General Stores by almost 5 percent on Wednesday in its latest effort to win over shareholders. The Canadian company is no...

Report: Burger King considers selling company

2010-09-01T06:30:16Z

Report: Burger King in talks with private equity over possible sale

Shares of Burger King Holdings Inc. climbed Wednesday morning after a published report said that the fast food chain was discussing a possible sale of the company with private-equity firms. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources i...

BP sells Malaysian assets to Petronas

2010-09-01T01:15:39Z

British oil giant BP has agreed to sell some of its Malaysian assets to local state energy firm Petronas for 363 million dollars (285 million euros), the group announced on Wednesday. "BP today announced that it has agreed to sell its interests in ethylene and polyethylene production in Malaysia to Petronas," the London-listed company said in a statement. "The agreement concerns BP's ...

5 Ways to Profit From Virtual Events Beyond Charging For Admission

2010-09-09T04:37:59Z

Charging for admission is the most obvious way to make money from your virtual event. However, they are many unique ways to profit from your online events that go beyond charging at the virtual door.

Here are a few ideas on how to host a profitable virtual show:

Offer Various Packages to Attendees - This helps you to meet every budget. You can offer a cheap package that offers the basics, a middle-of-the-road package that offers more and an expensive VIP package...

Global Partners LP - SWOT Analysis - Market Research Reports On Aarkstore Enterprise

2010-09-09T19:02:26Z

Global Partners LP - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Global Partners LP - SWOT Analysis examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

Global Partners is engaged in the wholesale and commercial distribution of refined petroleum products, and provides ancillary services to companies. The company is a master limite...

5 Ways to Market Your Virtual Event So it Sells Out

2010-09-09T22:35:02Z

When I first started hosting virtual events back in 2005, I was lucky if anyone besides me and my guest expert showed up. It was both embarrassing and frustrating because I thought I was doing everything to produce an excellent online event.

However, what I was missing back then was a marketing plan. I didn't do a good job of promoting my virtual event. Fast forward 4 years and I can easily earn 5 or 6-figures hosting just one online show.

In that 4 year period, I've learned wha...

Potash Corp says BHP 'confusing' customers with cold calls

2010-08-31T15:15:38Z

Canada's Potash Corp on Tuesday accused suitor BHP Billiton of sowing "doubt and confusion" among its customers over its future, after BHP's hostile bid was rejected last week. The world's largest fertilizer maker said in a letter to its customers, dated August 30 and attached to a regulatory filing...

SNL Financial reveals top 50 US banks

2010-08-31T11:45:26Z

Survey shows rankings for largest US banks and thrifts hardly changes in the 2nd quarter

First Niagara Financial Group Inc.'s $1.15 billion takeover of NewAlliance Bancshares Inc. catapulted the reg...

CA continues cloud buying spree with $200 mil Arcot buy

2010-08-31T04:15:28Z

Continuing its cloud computing buying spree, IT management software provider CA Technologies announced Monday that it plans to acquire authentication solutions provider Arcot for $200 million.

Continuing its cloud computing buying spree, IT management software provider CA Technologies announced Monday that it plans to acquire authentication solutions provider Arcot for $200 million.
The acquisition...

HSBC sells US auto finance units to Santander

2010-08-31T00:45:16Z

HSBC exits US auto finance market, sells business to Spain's Santander for $3.6 billion

British bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Tuesday it has sold its last U.S. auto finance businesses to Spain's Santander for about $3.56 billion in cash, completing its exit from a market that cost it billions during the financi...

Da Sell 3.6 Billion In Cash Or In Most Medium And Large Satisfied With The Results

2010-09-08T15:20:59Z

Da, finally to large and medium

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States United States Electric acquisition, sudden, 150 million yuan deposit is forfeited medium and large electrical storm; later acquisition of Dazhong Electrical Appliance Suning Appliance interested in, and make a long M & A "fishing expedition", until December 12, Suning Appliance formally announced its with...

Deere Wind Energy

2010-08-31T07:45:20Z

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2008 file photograph, a John Deere logo is seen on a tractor at Harvest Equipment in Montpelier, Vt. Deere & Co. will sell its wind energy business to a subsidiary of Exelon Corp. for $900 million, the company said Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, potentially signaling an active merger and acquisitio...

3M Cogent Acquisition

2010-08-30T06:45:28Z

FILE - In this file photo made Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, the 3M Co. logo is seen on some of their products in Philadelphia. Technology company 3M Co. said Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)

UAL Continental

2010-08-27T15:45:18Z

FILE - This image made available on Aug. 11, 2010 by United Airlines and Continental Airlines shows changes to the visual branding for the new global airline. The Justice Department said Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 it has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of UAL...

Dell Hewlett Packard 3Par

2010-08-26T08:01:04Z

FILE - In this file photograph taken Aug. 23, 2010, a 3Par InServ Storage Server room is shown at 3Par headquarters in Fremont, Caif. Dell Inc. said Thursday, Aug. 26, that data-storage maker 3Par Inc. has accepted its raised buyout bid of $1.52 billion, after the computer maker topped an offer from rival New York Stock Exchange follow the stock price for Potash, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, in New York. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. said Monday that its board voted unanimously to reject BHP Billiton's hostile $38.5 billion takeover offe...

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