North America
Disney Retains Chairman-CEO Position
Iger to continue as Disney's Chairman-CEO. In an unprecedented move, the investors of Walt Disney Co have rejected calls by proxy advisors to split the top jobs currently held by Chairman and CEP Robert Iger.
Damac Reaches Out to Hollywood
Damac Properties enters into a branding partnership with Paramount Hotel & Resorts. (Correction: Paramount Hotels & Resorts in the first paragraph) Damac Properties, the renowned Dubai property developer has entered into a partnership with Paramount Hotels & Resorts to develop and operate a US$1 billion or 3.
Wynn Retracts Allegations in Lawsuit
Wynn Hotels retracts allegations and modifies complaint. According to former Wynn director Kazuo Okada, some of the allegations made by Wynn Resorts Ltd were retracted in the lawsuit filed by the hotel chain against him.
Royalty Pharma Stands by Offer for Elan
Royalty Pharma offers US$6.6 billion for Elan purchase. In a standoff, Royalty Pharma has reiterated its offer to purchase Elan, the Irish pharmaceutical firm on the same terms despite being previously rejected.