The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday.
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Glass Lewis & Co supports Dell's buyout offer
Glass Lewis & Co well behind Michael Dell's buyout offer Glass Lewis & Co joined ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services Inc) in a recommendation that Dell Inc shareholders support CEO Michael Dell's decision for a US$24.
JGBs fall in line with Treasuries, domestic demand strengthens prices
Japanese government bonds decreased after the announced reduction in the US Federal Reserve bond buying stimulus that will occur soon.
ITA acquires Standard Chartered Trust (Cayman) Limited
ITA Cayman Holdings Ltd announced its agreement to buy Standard Chartered Trust (Cayman) Limited as it expands its business and increase presence in the Latin America market.
Spreadtrum surge after Tsinghua Unigroup increases offer
Spreadtrum surged to a record high in New York after announcing acquisition for Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd priced at US$1.78 billion.
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Today, Piper Jaffray Companies announced a completed acquisition transaction for Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, a leading underwriter for municipal securities.
Shareholders for US Airways approved the merger for American Airlines Shareholders of US Airways announced that they have approved of the merger with American Airlines.
IBK Capital Corp announced that they have acquired shares in Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. IBK Capital Corp. announced that they acquired ownership of over 240,000 common shares of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.
Kaman Corporation announced today signing a definitive agreement to acquire Eastlake based, Ohio Gear & Transmission.
Roche Holding AG is currently seeking financing for a potential bid for Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Roche Holding AG announced that they are seeking financing for their potential bid for Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Owners at Hulu were in talks to sell a stake in the company to Time Warner Cable according to sources.
AT&T announced that it will acquire Leap Wireless in a deal valued at US$4 billion. AT&T Inc announced that it will acquire prepaid wireless provider Leap Wireless International Inc in a deal valued for about US$4 billion.
Y&R together with UP formed a partnership with Shazam to enhance the mobile activation of advertising.
Wells Fargo & Co announced a 20% increase in quarterly earnings by taking advantage of the mortgage lending.
