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Actavis and Warner Chilcott in Discussions
Actavis and Warner Chilcott are exploring options for a merger after Actavis failed to merge with Valeant.
Proxy Advisory Firms at Odds over Sprint Bid for Clearwire
ISS and Glass Lewis provide opposing advisories to Clearwire shareholders regarding the takeover bid of Sprint-Nextel.
Icahn Offers Own Money in Dell Bid
Icahn, in a bid of bravado, offers a couple of billion of own money for Dell bid. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who has just informed the Dell board of an intention to bid for the company with Southeastern Asset Management, told Reuters that he is willing to contribute a couple of billion of dollars in order to finance a bridge loan worth US$5.
Bill for Venture Capital Money Passed
Wisconsin bill for state backed venture capital fund proposed. A bill whose main provision would place US$25 million in state money to fund start up companies in Wisconsin has passed the first reading in its state legislature.