-
Filing Details Microsoft And Salesforce's Bidding War For LinkedIn
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 9:41am | 314Read More...Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) wasn't the only company looking to oversee a large scale M&A deal and acquire LinkedIn Corp (NYSE: LNKD). LinkedIn released a regulatory filing, which it submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), detailing the events leading up to its...
-
Look For Strong Fundamentals When Investing In Acquisition Targets
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 1:53pm | 507Read More...When LinkedIn Corp (NYSE: LNKD) agreed to sell itself to Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), the stock surged higher by more than 45 percent in a single day. Investors looking to capitalize on a similar one-day return could do so if they accurately predict the next major M&A announcement....
-
Report: China-Based Apex Technology Eyeing Acquisition Of Lexmark
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 2:31pm | 162Read More...Reuters reported that China-based Apex Technology is eyeing an acquisition of Lexmark International Inc (NYSE: LXK). Apex Technology is a manufacturer of ink cartridge chips, making an acquisition a natural fit. However, Reuters noted that while Lexmark may view a sale of itself to be promising...
-
ON Semiconductor Extends Tender Off To Acquire Fairchild Semiconductor
Friday, April 1, 2016 - 2:15pm | 175Read More...ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ: ON) announced Friday it will extend its previously announced tender offer to fully acquire Fairchild Semiconductor Intl Inc (NASDAQ: FCS) for a price of $20.00 per share. According to ON Semiconductor, its current offer will expire one minute after 11:59 p.m. EST,...
-
Microchip Technology To Acquire Atmel For $8.15 Per Share, Notes Acquisition Is 'Latest Chapter Of Our Growth Strategy'
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 10:26am | 232Read More...Shares of Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) were unchanged at $41.70 ahead of Wednesday's opening bell following the company's announcement that it has agreed to acquire Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) for a total consideration of $8.15 per share. Microchip noted its acquisition...
-
Nexstar Close To Acquiring Media General For More Than $2 Billion
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 10:56am | 127Read More...Shares of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) were higher by nearly 1 percent at $56.57 Wednesday morning after the New York Post reported that the company is close to acquiring rival Media General Inc (NYSE: MEG). The New York Post noted that Nexstar is prepared to offer more than $2...
-
EZchip's Board Recommends Investors Vote For Merger With Mellanox Technologies
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 3:03pm | 149Read More...Shares of EZchip Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ: EZCH) were trading lower by around 0.5 percent Monday morning after the company's Board of Directors argued for the pending merger proposal with Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MLNX). Mellanox had agreed to acquire EZchip for $811 million in...
-
Pfizer, Allergan In 'Final Innings' Of Merger Talks
Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 10:41am | 385Read More...Shares of Allergan PLC (NYSE: AGN) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) were both trading lower by nearly 2 percent early Thursday morning. CNBC, citing sources, said the two companies are in the "final stages" of discussions to merge. CNBC added that it is expected to be an all-stock...
-
Intel To Acquire Altera For $54 Per Share
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 8:59am | 479Read More...Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) on Monday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) for $54 per share, valuing the entire transaction at around $16.7 billion. According to a press release, Intel stated that the acquisition will improve...
