Agrium gets backing from two major stockholders against Jana Partners proposals. Agrium Inc, the Canadian agricultural company received additional support in its proxy fight with Jana Partners, the hedge fund firm.
North America
Settlement by Citigroup reaches US$730 million
Citigroup settles investor suit amounting to US$730 million. Citigroup Inc has agreed to settle a class action suit on behalf of its investors to the amount of US$730 million.
Safeway Subsidiary Files for IPO
Safeway's Blackhawk to open up for IPO. The gift card and payment service unit of Safeway Inc, Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc, has filed with federal regulators an application for an IPO of Class A common stock amounting to US$200 million.
Liberty to Purchase Stake in Charter Communications
Liberty purchases 25% Charter Communications. The Wall Street Journal recently reported, citing anonymous sources, that Liberty Media Corp will be purchasing 25% stake in Charter Communications.
Cynosure Acquires Palomar
Cynosure purchases Palomar's light based technology for US$294 million. Cynosure Inc has purchased Palomar Medical Technologies for US$294 million.
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Carlyle Group founders announce earnings for 2012. Each founder of Carlyle Group LP received $57. 6 million each in earnings from their shares in the private equity firm and executive salaries in 2012.
Chesapeake Energy issues redemption notice despite failing to get injunction issued. Last Friday, Chesapeake Energy Corp issued an announcement that it would commence its plan of buying back US$1.
Rosetta purchases oil shale acreage from Comstock. Rosetta Resources Inc, the oil and natural gas producer, would be investing in Comstock Resources Inc's acreage located in West Texas Permian Basin.
Silver Lake raises funds to support Michael Dell's plans. The technology focused private equity firm Silver Lake Partners has raised US$10 billion in an effort to add on to its US$24.
BYD, despite financial difficulties, denies share offer in the Hong Kong bourse. The Warren Buffett-Berkshire Hathaway backed Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd denied a recent news report that the company is planning to sell new traded shares in Hong Kong's bourse.
Empire State Building to become REIT. The company controlling the Empire State Building has announced that a majority of its investors has approved a proposal to make the iconic building into a real estate investment trust or REIT.
Three more executives expand Carlyle Group Management Committee. The Carlyle Group, one of the world's top Global Alternative Asset Managers, has announced the addition of three Carlyle executives to the company's Management Committee.
Pinnacle expecting IPO to net US$2 billion. Pinnacle Foods, the packaged food maker owned by the Blackstone Group LP is deep in preparations for its initial public offering.
Taylor Morrison is now undertaking plans to market its IPO. Renowned homebuilder in the U. S. and Canada, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (TMHC) will proceed with its initial public offering next week according to sources.
