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March 26, 2009
Huge spikes in automated password guessing attacks against Australian computer servers show geographical isolation offers no protection.
Analyst: Cablevision not seeking acquisitions
Cablevision Systems Corp. executives met with major shareholders this week to talk about strategic options for the company, but while many alternatives remain open they are not seeking to go private again or mount another major acquisition, an analyst said.
Russian steelmaker completes Esmark acquisition
Russia's OAO Severstal has completed its acquisition of Esmark Inc. for $775 million, plus the assumption of debt and loans, the companies announced Tuesday. That puts the total value of the deal at around $1.25 billion.
EDS stockholders approve acquisition...
Electronic Data Systems Corp. said Thursday that its shareholders approved the acquisition of the company by Hewlett-Packard Co.
07/31/08
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Top Air Force acquisition official...
Congressional aides say a top Air Force acquisition official has resigned.
07/28/08
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IBM Mainframe Acquisition Raises...
PC World - A trade group raises concerns about IBM's acquisition of a competing mainframe vendor.
07/02/08
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Quest Funds Acquisition With Offering
The oil and gas company priced its 8.8 millon share offering at $10.25 a share, the proceeds of which will help fund its recent acquisition.
07/02/08
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CBOT Acquisition Boosts CME's Net
CME's net income rose 60% as comparisons continue to be skewed by last year's acquisition of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Orica has firepower for acquisitions
Orica is looking for acquisitions to add to its explosives businesses, a day after announcing it will spin off its consumer products division.
07/22/08
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Mergers and Acquisitions Rankings Rankle
Sudden shifts and discrepancies in the rankings of mergers and acquisitions businesses have become particularly contentious in a tough year, since a higher ranking can bring in more clients.
CME 2nd-quarter profit rises 60 pct, says it received financing for Nymex acquisition
Futures exchange operator CME Group Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose sharply, benefiting from the integration of last year's acquisition of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Woolies' acquisition drive blocked
Independent retailers claim victory after the ACCC blocks Woolies' strategy of 'creeping' retail acquisitions.
06/25/08
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VDM narrows search for four acquisitions
Engineering firm VDM Group has narrowed its acquisition search to four potential business.
06/24/08
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Nokia Completes Plazes Acquisition ...
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The deal will help Nokia beef up its location-based mobile social networking offerings.
07/16/08
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Entering the digital market
Attention to detail is the key when allocating a precious marketing budget to the digital arena.
03/28/09
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CSL to announce acquisition
Plasma products maker CSL says it will announce a proposed acquisition later in the day.
08/13/08
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Nokia wraps up acquisition of NAVTEQ
It was already all but a done deal once the shareholders gave the thumbs-up and EU regulators gave the go-ahead, but Nokia has now announced that it has officially wrapped up...
07/10/08
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CME 2nd-quarter profit rises 60 pct, says it received financing for Nymex acquisition
Futures exchange operator CME Group Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose sharply on the integration of last year's acquisition of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Alliant Tech says major acquisitions not attractive (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. rocket maker Alliant Techsystems aims to expand in space systems, advanced weapons and electronics but is shunning big acquisitions after its bid for a Canadian defense business failed.
IAG rules out material acquisitions
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) said it did not expect to make any material acquisitions for another three years.
07/09/08
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Cranking It Up With Manitowoc
Recessions, materials costs and even stupid acquisitions can't keep this crane company down.
EU widens antitrust probe into BHP...
The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed...
07/04/08
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Genesee & Wyoming Gains On Acquisitions
The short-line railroad operator gobbles up rival as earnings rise reflects previous deals.
Genesee & Wyoming Fueled By M&As
The short-line railroad operator says acquisitions, such as the Ohio Central Railroad System, keep it on track.
Avocent Restructures, Announces...
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The acquisitions will bring Avocent into closer competition with full-spectrum IT infrastructure management vendors, such as IBM and HP.