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Faced with Skyrocketing Iron Ore Costs, China’s Baosteel Rolls Two Rivals into a Joint Venture

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:17:44 GMT

By Mike Caggeso Associate Editor Baosteel Group Corp., China’s largest steel producer, will pay $4.2 billion in cash for an 80% stake in a new Guangzhou-based steel mill that will merge...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Harris Interactive, Moody, MWI Veterinary, CastlePoint, Energy Conversion, National Australia Bank, Plains Exploration, Amylin Pharmaceuticals

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:48:14 GMT

We maintain our Hold rating on Harris Interactive, Inc. (HPOL) on the basis of weaker near-term growth prospects. Since Harris is the leader in Internet-based market research, the company appears well-positioned in this market. The company is also growing through acquisitions. It is pursuing strategic relationships with large multinationals. But going forward, management...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Clayton, ACE, Cosi, PetMed Express, Accuray, DRDGOLD, National Australia Bank, Meredith

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:35:30 GMT

On April 14, 2008, Clayton Holdings, Inc. (CLAY) announced that the company has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Greenfield Partners, LLC, a private equity firm. The agreement calls for the company to be acquired for $6 per share in cash, or approximately $134 million, plus the repayment of $23.8 million of Clayton's outstanding debt. The transaction...[More...]

GDF SUEZ, Gulf Investment Corporation Achieve Financial Close on Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Jul. 26--Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and GDF SUEZ have completed the limited recourse financing of the $2.1 billion Al-Dur Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) project (the Project), the largest privately-owned industrial project in Bahrain.
On the 28th of August 2008, the Project was awarded to GDF SUEZ and GIC by the Bahrain Ministry of Finance following an international competitive tendering process.
GIC and GDF SUEZ upheld their commitment to the Government of Bahrain and equally-funded project work, where the Project is presently almost 30% completed and is expected to meet the target completion dates agreed with the Government of Bahrain.

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South Dakota Bank Plans Move into Greeley

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:49:00 GMT

Feb. 27--South Dakota-based Great Western Bank plans a move into Greeley sometime soon, as a part of a three-state expansion, according to stories published on the company's Web site.
Curt Everson, president of the South Dakota Bankers Association, told the Journal he wasn't surprised by the company's plans.
"From what I know of their intentions when they were acquired, I think it was their intention at the time to grow their business," Everson told the Journal.

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