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Allegiant Announces Expansion to 2 New Cities and New Routes Service. Offer Fares As Low As $29 on the New Routes to Celebrate the Expansion
Cisco Announced Intent to Acquire Acano, Accelerate the Company's Collaboration Strategy
Cisco Systems Inc. has announced in a press release its intent to acquire Acano Ltd., a privately held company based in London that provides collaboration infrastructure and conferencing software, for $700 million. The transaction will allow Cisco to accelerate its collaboration business.
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ConAgra to Separate into 2 Independent Public Companies, However, Move Leaves Bland Taste to Investors
ConAgra Foods, Inc. has announced in a press release that it will be splitting the company into two independent public companies. The split will allow the two businesses to be more focused and operate on their respective markets and capitalize on their long-term growth opportunities.
ON Semiconductor to Acquire Fairchild for $2.4 Billion in Cash
ON Semiconductor Corp. has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Fairchild Semiconductor for $2.4 billion in cash. The acquisition will allow ON Semiconductor to be a global leader in the power semiconductor market.
Air Liquide to Acquire Airgas for $13.4 Billion in Cash, Strengthen Company's Global Leadership Position
Air Liquide SA, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Airgas Inc. for about $13.4 billion. The acquisition will strengthen Air Liquide’s global leadership position, combining Airgas’ number one position in the U.S. with the company’s number one positions in Europe, Africa / Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Citrix to Spin Off GoTo Business, Enhances Company's Strategic Focus and Competitive Positions
Citrix Systems, Inc., a cloud computing software maker, has announced in a press release that it plans to spin off its GoTo family of products into a separate, publicly traded company. The move will allow Citrix and its GoTo business to enhance their strategic focus and respective competitive positions.
American Airlines to Change Loyalty Program in 2nd Half of 2016
American Airlines Group has announced in a press release that it will be changing its AAdvantage loyalty program in the second half of 2016. The airlines loyalty program will shift how customers can earn award miles from distance flown to dollars spent.
Canadian Pacific Proposes Merger with Norfolk Southern, Will Reshape North American Rail Industry
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has sent an offer letter to Norfolk Southern Corp. that proposes a business combination of the two companies, according to a press release issued by Canadian Pacific. The merger of the two companies would reshape the North American rail industry.
Media General Rejects Nextstar's Bid, But Agrees to Engage in Negotiations
Media General, Inc. has announced in a press release that their board has unanimously rejected Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.’s unsolicited proposal, as currently constructed, for Nexstar to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Media General. The company, though, agrees to engage in negotiations with Nexstar regarding the proposed merger.
Constellation Brands Acquires Ballast Point, Allows it to Compete in Craft Beer Segment
Constellation Brands Inc. has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, one of the fastest growing craft beer companies in the U.S., for approximately $1 billion. The acquisition allows Constellation to compete in the fast-growing craft beer segment and further strengthen its position in the highest end of the U.S. beer market.
Liberty Global Acquires Cables & Wireless, Creates Leading Consumer, B2B Communications Provider in Latin America and the Caribbean
Liberty Global plc has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Cable & Wireless Communications Plc for approximately £3.5 billion, or $5.3 billion. The acquisition would create the leading consumer and B2B communication provider in Latin America and the Caribbean.