Centennial Communications posts higher 1st-quarter profit; DOJ clears takeover by AT&TOctober 13th, 2009 Centennial posts higher 1Q profit as costs declineWALL, N.J. — Centennial Communications Corp., which is being acquired by AT&T Inc., said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit climbed as cost cuts offset a decline in revenue.
Ciena agrees to buy Nortel assets for $521 million, path still open for higher bidsOctober 7th, 2009 Ciena agrees to buy some Nortel assets for $521MLINTHICUM, Md. — Ciena Corp.
Pfizer's $68 billion buyout of Wyeth gets clearance in Australia, still awaiting US clearanceSeptember 30th, 2009 Pfizer, Wyeth deal gets clearance in AustraliaNEW YORK — Drug developer Pfizer says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approved the company's $68 billion buyout of rival Wyeth. Pfizer will divest certain animal health assets in Australia, the New York-based company says.
Pfizer's $68 billion buyout of Wyeth gets clearance in China, still awaiting US clearanceSeptember 30th, 2009 Pfizer, Wyeth deal gets clearance in ChinaNEW YORK — Drug developer Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday China's ministry of commerce approved the company's $68 billion buyout of rival Wyeth.
GHL Acquisition announces CEO leaving to comply with Nasdaq listing requirementsSeptember 21st, 2009 GHL Acquisition announces CEO leavingNEW YORK — GHL Acquisition Corp. said Monday that its chief executive resigned so the company could comply with requirements for having its shares listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Drugmaker Merck seeks EU approval for $41B acquisition of Schering-Plough, expects ruling soonSeptember 21st, 2009 Merck seeks EU approval to buy Schering-PloughTRENTON, N.J. — Drugmaker Merck & Co.
Microsemi settles Department of Justice suitAugust 21st, 2009 Microsemi settles DOJ suitIRVINE, Calif. — Chip maker Microsemi Corp.
Australian bank ANZ to buy some of Royal Bank of Scotland's Asian businesses in $550 mln dealAugust 4th, 2009 Australian bank to buy some RBS businesses in AsiaSYDNEY — Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. said Tuesday it had agreed to buy some Asian businesses of the Royal Bank of Scotland in a $550 million deal that advances the lender's regional expansion strategy.
Justice Department reaches agreement forcing aluminum companies to divest NC facilityJuly 30th, 2009 Feds: Aluminum companies must divest NC facilityRALEIGH, N.C. — The Justice Department says it has reached a settlement requiring two aluminum companies to sell a facility in North Carolina.
Colonial BancGroup agrees to cease-and-desist order with regulators; shares fallJuly 27th, 2009 Colonial agrees to cease-and-desist orderMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Colonial BancGroup Inc.
NAACP marks centennial in NYC; to announce new ways to fight racism with texts, e-mail, videoJuly 13th, 2009 NAACP to use latest technology to fight racismNEW YORK — Combining its century-old mission of fighting for equality with the instantaneous reach of modern-day technology, the NAACP has launched a program that lets people use their cell phones to report incidents of police misconduct. The "rapid response system" was officially launched Monday as part of the annual convention for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
FCC approves CenturyTel's acquisition of EmbarqJune 25th, 2009 FCC approves CenturyTel-Embarq dealMONROE, La. — CenturyTel Inc.
State Bank to acquire State Bank of IndoreJune 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - The board of State Bank of India (SBI) has approved the acquisition of associate State Bank of Indore, the country's largest lender said Friday. "SBI has informed BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) that the central board of the bank at its meeting held on June 19, has approved a proposal for acquisition of State Bank of Indore by State Bank of India, subject to approval by the Reserve Bank of India and the government of India," SBI said in a regulatory statement.
AT&T gets some Verizon Wireless territories; more than 1 million subscribers affectedMay 9th, 2009 AT&T to buy territories from Verizon for $2.35BNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. said Friday it will buy the assets of Verizon Wireless in 79 mainly rural areas for $2.35 billion, a deal that will affect more than 1 million subscribers.
ONGC chairman defends acquisition of Imperial EnergyJanuary 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defending the acquisition of Imperial Energy, the state-run oil producer Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has said the British energy major's potential was 'very good'. ONGC recently managed to get approval from 97 percent of the shareholders of Imperial Energy for its offer for acquisition at $1.89 billion (or 12.50 pounds per share).
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