GM signs deal to sell Hummer brand to Chinese firm and a private investorOctober 9th, 2009 GM signs deal to sell Hummer brandDETROIT — Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once was a symbol of America's love for hulking trucks, is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy equipment maker. General Motors Co.
Constellation, EdF may save $1B in taxes over 15 years under final terms of dealSeptember 30th, 2009 New terms may save Constellation, EdF $1B in taxesBALTIMORE — A Constellation Energy Group executive says the company and its partner Electricite de France will save more than $1 billion in taxes over 15 years under the new terms of a nuclear power transaction
Constellation's Vice President of Integration John Collins said Tuesday that under the new terms, EdF will buy 49 percent of Constellation's nuclear business, but in two pieces to meet federal tax regulations. It will pay $3.809 billion for one portion and $670 million for the other — less than the previously announced $4.5 billion.
Pepsi Bottling Group signs distribution deal, invests in natural beverages brand maker O.N.E.September 22nd, 2009 Pepsi Bottling inks natural beverages dealSOMERS, N.Y. — Soft drink bottler Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.
Carlisle Companies acquires Jerrik to expand products, capabilities for military programsSeptember 18th, 2009 Carlisle acquires Jerrik for undisclosed priceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diversified manufacturer Carlisle Companies Inc.
Perry Ellis inks deal to distribute Pierre Cardin sportswear in US department storesAugust 28th, 2009 Perry Ellis signs deal to distribute Pierre CardinNEW YORK — Apparel maker Perry Ellis International Inc. said Thursday it inked a five-year licensing deal with S.A.R.L.
Nielsen, Time Warner sign 7-year contract; financial details not disclosedAugust 19th, 2009 Nielsen, Time Warner sign 7-year contractNEW YORK — Nielsen Company said Wednesday it signed a new 7-year deal that will wrap all of its ratings services for Time Warner Inc. together in one contract.
PokerTek says ICP Electronics to buy sharesAugust 18th, 2009 PokerTek says ICP Electronics to buy sharesMATTHEWS, N.C. — PokerTek Inc., which makes automated poker tables, said Tuesday that supplier ICP Electronics Inc.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Unilever to make frozen Asian entreesAugust 17th, 2009 P.F. Chang's and Unilever to make frozen entreesENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Restaurant operator P.F.
Nu Horizons named Alcatel-Lucent master distributor in North AmericaAugust 11th, 2009 Nu Horizons named Alcatel-Lucent distributorNEW YORK — Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. said Tuesday that it has been named a master distributor in North America for Alcatel-Lucent telephony and networking solutions.
South Korea, India sign free trade agreement to boost commerce, exchangeAugust 7th, 2009 South Korea, India sign free trade agreementSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and India signed an ambitious free trade agreement Friday that slashes tariffs, encourages investment and promotes exchange of skills in a bid to double fast-growing commerce between two of Asia's biggest economies over the next decade. South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon and India's Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma signed what the two sides formally called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, but which in reality is a free trade deal.
Chicago Bears agree on one-year deal with TE Michael GainesMay 12th, 2009 Bears agree with TE GainesLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tight end Michael Gaines and the Chicago Bears agreed Monday on a one-year contract.
Detroit Lions release DB Fisher, QB Henson and sign younger brother of Arizona's BoldinMay 1st, 2009 Lions release Fisher, Henson, sign WR Demir BoldinALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have released defensive back Travis Fisher and quarterback Drew Henson and signed wide receiver Demir Boldin.
Seahawks, linebacker Leroy Hill reach long-term agreementMay 1st, 2009 Seahawks, Hill agree to long-term dealSEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks and starting outside linebacker Leroy Hill have reached agreement on six-year contract worth a guaranteed $15.5 million. The deal could potentially be worth $38 million.
Bengals agree to terms with Texas WR Quan CosbyApril 29th, 2009 Bengals agree to terms with WR CosbyCINCINNATI — Texas receiver Quan Cosby has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted over the weekend. The 5-foot-8 receiver is expected to be in Cincinnati on Friday for the start of the Bengals rookie minicamp.
AP Interview: 2 King children say brother botched $800K licensing deal with memorial groupApril 23rd, 2009 2 King siblings say licensing deal handled badlyATLANTA — Two of Martin Luther King Jr.'s children say they were not aware of the details of an $800,000 licensing deal with a memorial foundation brokered two years ago by their brother, whom they accused of tarnishing their parents' legacy with his business decisions. Bernice King and Martin Luther King III acknowledged Wednesday they generally favored the agreement between The King Center and the foundation building the national memorial to their father, but insist it was handled badly by their brother, Dexter King, and struck without their involvement.
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August 19th, 2009 at 11:27 am
then it means we can run divX video on Blu-ray players.
it is exciting news