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AstraZeneca Acquires Majority Stake In Acerta, Boosts Key Area In Comprehensive Oncology Portfolio
AstraZeneca Plc has announced in a press release that it has acquired a 55 percent stake in Acerta Pharma BV, a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company based in the Netherlands and U.S.
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Valeant Announces Fulfillment Agreement With Walgreens, Boosts Credibility With Investors And Sends Shares Up
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has announced in a press release that it has new fulfillment agreements with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., the largest drugstore chain in the U.S.
Holiday Travelers Expected To Top 100 Million For The First Time, Driven By Improvement In Labor Market And Low Prices
The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that the number of holiday travelers will top 100 million for the first time on record, according to a press release issued by the AAA.
Halliburton And Baker Hughes Extend Merger Deadline, U.S. Regulators Seek More Concessions To Approve Deal
The Halliburton Company has announced in a press release that they and Baker Hughes Incorporated is extending the time period for closing the transaction to no later than April 30, 2016.
Newell Rubbermaid To Acquire Jarden Corporation, Would Create $16 Billion Consumer Goods Company With Portfolio Of Leading Brands
Newell Rubbermaid has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Jarden Corporation in a cash and stock transaction.
Hudson's Bay Close To Buying Gilt For About $250 Million, Plans To Pair Fashion Retailer With Its Saks Off 5th Brand
The Hudson’s Bay Co., which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, is nearing a deal to buy Gilt Groupe Inc. for about $250 million, people familiar with the matter told reports.
Sanofi And Boehringer Ingelheim In Talks Over Asset Swap, Animal-Health Business To Be Swaped For Consumer Healthcare Business
Sanofi SA has announced in a press release that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH to swap businesses.
UBM Reportedly Hoping To Sell PR Newswire to Cision for $841 Million As Part Of 'Events First' Strategy
UBM plc, one of the world’s leading B2B events organizers, has announced in a press release that it will be selling PR Newswire to Cision, a business controlled by GTCR Canyon Holdings, for $841 million.
Chinese Regulators Clear Shell's Proposed Takeover of BG
Royal Dutch Shell plc has announced in a press release that it has received unconditional merger clearance from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) regarding its combination with BG Group.
DISH Announces Leadership Changes, Fulfills Company's Strategic Goals, Aligns Business
DISH Network Corporation has announced in a press release a series of changes to its senior management team. The changes are intended to fulfill the company’s strategic goals and align its business to more fully respond to the dynamic pay-TV environment.