Deals
JC Penney hires Blackstone; Ackman willing to infuse additional capital
Beleaguered company J. C. Penney Co Inc has engaged the services of Blackstone Group LP's financial advisory arm for their expertise on how to best position the firm financially, according to sources.
DreamWorks Purchases Troll Doll Rights
In a push for diversification, DreamWorks Animation purchases the worldwide rights for Troll Doll Toys.
JAB purchased DE Master Blenders
JAB purchases DE Master Blenders for Eur7.5 billion. The Reimann family investment arm Joh. A Benckiser has entered into an agreement to purchase DE Master Blenders 1753 NV for the price of Eur7.
Elan Shareholders Approve Buyback Plan
Elan shareholders approve buyback plan to avert takeover bid from Royalty Pharma. Shareholders of Irish drug maker, Elan, approved a US$1 billion or GBP651 million share buyback approval.




