Special committee acquiesces to Michael Dell's offer. After months of speculation and back and forth discussions, a special committee comprising Dell Inc's board of directors announced that after evaluation, the best alternative for shareholders would be to sell off the company.
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Royalty Pharma Confident in its Bid to Acquire Elan
Royalty Pharma has expressed confidence in its bid to buy out Irish drugmaker Elan, saying that its takeover offer is an attractive alternative.
Dell's Sale Could Benefit Shareholders: Special Committee
The special board of directors committee of Dell is defending the sale of the company as it expects shareholders to get the best possible value from the deal.
Coach Bargain Shares Attract Takeover Bids
Coach's financial performance makes it ripe for rival bids. Coach Inc, the maker of luxury handbags and heels are now giving bargains for its luxury brand.
Apple to Team Up with Beats by Dr Dre
Apple Inc executives met with Beats LLC executives for Project Daisy. Apple Inc, after its shareholder meeting, is now keen on doing business and one of its projects is its current discussions with Beats Electronics LLC.
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An investor group led by Leonard Blavatnik, owner of Warner Music, is investment $60 million to Beats Electronics LLC which plans to launch a music subscription service.
Nasdaq and SharesPost to create new market for privately held securities. A new marketplace for shares trading of unlisted companies would be rolled out as a joint venture between Nasdaq and SharesPost Inc.
Consortium of equity firms deliberating on whether to pursue purchase of Life Tech. A joint offer is being mulled for the purchase of Life Technologies Corp.
ISS and Glass Lane calling for heads to roll in Autonomy takeover loss. Two proxy advisers have called out to fellow Hewlett Packard shareholders to move for the ouster of several board directors.
VEBA and Fiat most likely to break impasse to avoid lowered share value at IPO. In recent remarks, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said that the Italian carmaker would most likely agree to the valuation of VEBA for its 41.
Southeastern Asset Management has formally filed notice for Dell to open its books for review. (Photo : Reuters) The image is Michael Dell making a presentation to shareholders.
Ardent Mills would be the new company formed for the venture between ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS Inc.
HSBC Holdings has decided to sell its two portfolios of consumer loans in the U.S. for $3.2 billion in cash as it continues to minimize business presence in the country following the housing market crash.
Allscripts buys partner dbMotion. In a clear move to expand markets, North American medical information firm Allscripts Healthcare Solutions is purchasing dbMotion, the Israeli healthcare provider.
