Lexmark

Various media sources reported in early April that a consortium of investors, led by China-based Apex Technology, was exploring an acquisition of Lexmark International Inc (NYSE: LXK). On Wednesday, Lexmark confirmed it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a consortium of investors,...

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...

The earnings crunch continues this week even as the month of July winds to a close. Quarterly reports of note scheduled for the week include those from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Dow Chemical (...

A team of strategists from Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) has offered at basket of 50 stocks they believe are potential leveraged buyout targets. The companies on their list have market capitalizations below $25 billion. They have positive free cash flow and net margins that fall below the industry...

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) sees positive forces as the laser business and revenue grows, showing 21% y/y vs. the 5% estimate expected by Brean, Murray, Carret & Co. Supplies revenue was up 10% vs. the 4% estimate, and operating margins have been among the highest in the company's...