Legal & Regulatory
Shareholder files class action suit against Blackberry for information fraud
Shareholder Marvin Pearlstein filed a lawsuit against Blackberry Ltd and its top executives for providing false information about the company's financial position and business growth of its newest smartphone line.
Cooper Tire asks court to require immediate close of its deal with Apollo
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co filed a complaint in the Delaware Chancery Court to compel Apollo Tyres in closing its acquisition transaction soon, said a Reuters report.
Decision on Graincorp acquisition extended to December 17 - Australian Treasurer
Treasurer for Australia Joseph Hockey extended the time frame for Australian regulators including himself to decide whether the acquisition of GrainCorp Ltd by Archer Daniels Midland Co would go against the national interest.
Ellison gives up USD575 million payout to settle suit over Pillar buyout
Oracle Corp founder Larry Ellison agreed to give up 95% of his USD575 million payout from terms of a buyout agreement with Pillar Data Systems Inc in order to appease the software company's investors.