GM announces planned share buyback of some UAW preferred shares

General Motors Co said it would undertaking a share buyback of some of its preferred shares held by a United Auto Workers healthcare trust.


Barr's failed Britvic merger costs almost GBP5 million

UK softdrink maker AG Barr said that despite its failed merger deal with British softdrinks producer Britvic, it has managed to retain its strong position in the saturated softdrinks market.

Stone Point in plans sixth buyout fund- sources

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Crop nutrient products producer Yongye will go private in merger

Yongye International, Inc had announced today that they have entered in a merger agreement with Full Alliance International Limited at USD6.69 per share.


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