Recently added articles from Weekly Corporate Growth Report:
Valuation of the Paper and Publishing Industry
Feb 23, 2009; ... The Paper and Publishing industry covers establishments involved in the creation of paper products such as sheet paper, boxes, envelopes, and printed paper products such as newspapers, books, and periodicals. The publishing segment of the industry includes companies engaged in printing ...
Looking at Private Equity in Today's Economy
Feb 23, 2009; ... There is no question mat the economic downturn has taken its toll on private equity dealmakers. The tightening of the credit markets at the beginning of the economic crunch made deal financing difficult, even for deals mat were already in play. Now that recession is official and global economic ...
Valuation of the Healthcare Industry
Feb 16, 2009; ... The Healthcare Industry includes establishments that provide medical, surgical, and other health services. The industry includes individual practitioners, clinics, and hospitals, as well as medical and dental laboratories, home health services, and specialty outpatient facilities. The industry ...
Live Nation in Stock Merger Deal with Ticketmaster Entertainment
Feb 16, 2009; ... The Deal: Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. have confirmed that they plan to merge. Under the terms of the deal, each Ticketmaster share will be replaced by 1.384 shares of Live Nation stock. Based on recent stock prices, the deal values Ticketmaster at $6.70 per share. After ...
Valuation of the Metal and Metal Products Industry
Feb 09, 2009; ... The Metal and Metal Products industry covers the production of metals and alloys and the fabrication of metal products such as tools and cutlery. The primary metal production sector covers companies engaged in smelting and refining ferrous and nonferrous metals from ore, pig, or scrap, as well ...
Deerfield Capital Corp. to Purchase NitroMed Inc. for 2.30 Times Revenue
Feb 09, 2009; ... The Deal: Deerfield Capital Corporation, acting through its Deerfield Management investment branch, has agreed to acquire NitroMed Inc. for 80 cents per share in cash. Deerfield made a previous offer of 50 cents per share, or about $23 million in December 2008, but that offer was not accepted by ...
Bookham Inc. to Acquire Avanex Corporation for 0.17 Times Revenue
Feb 09, 2009; ... The Deal: Bookham Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Avanex Corporation in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, each share of Avanex will be exchanged for 5.426 shares of Bookham common stock. Based on recent prices, the deal values Avanex at $2.17 ...
Valuation of the Industrial Machinery Industry
Feb 02, 2009; ... The industrial and commercial machinery industry includes establishments engaged in manufacturing machinery and equipment for commercial and industrial use. This diverse industry includes the manufacturing of a wide range of machines including computer equipment, engines, turbines, elevators, ...
Pfizer Inc. to Purchase Wyeth for 2.98 Times Revenue
Feb 02, 2009; ... The Deal: Pfizer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement acquire Wyeth in a cash and stock transaction valued by the companies at $68 billion. Under the terms of the deal, each share of Wyeth will be exchanged for $33 cash and 0.985 shares of Pfizer. The deal values Wyeth at $50.19 per ...
Valuation of the Financial Services Industry
Jan 26, 2009; ... The financial services industry, SIC codes 60 - 62, covers banking institutions, related credit institutions, and securities brokers. Companies in the financial services sector work closely with both individual consumers and corporate clients to help them meet their financial needs. The industry ...
CF Industries Makes Offer of 0.87 Times Revenue for Terra Industries
Jan 26, 2009; ... The Deal: CF Industries Holdings Inc. has publicly made an unsolicited offer for Terra Industries Inc. Under the terms of the proposed deal, each share of Terra would be exchanged for 0.4235 shares of CF. Based on recent prices, the deal values Terra at about $20 per share, or more than $2 ...
Valuation of the Telecommunications Industry
Jan 19, 2009; ... The telecommunications industry includes companies providing point-topoint communications services. The industry includes telephone services, television and radio broadcasting, and paging and beeper services. The industry also includes those companies that lease the use of telephone lines, ...
The Medicines Co. to Acquire Targanta Therapeutics for 0.45 Times Assets
Jan 19, 2009; ... The Deal: The Medicines Company has agree to purchase Targanta Therapeutics Corporation, a development stage company, for $2 per share, or about $42 million. The deal price represents a premium of 72 percent over Targanta's share price prior to the deal announcement. Under the terms of the ...
Abbott Laboratories to Buy Advanced Medical Optics for 1.25 Times Revenue
Jan 19, 2009; ... The Deal: Abbott Laboratories has agreed to acquire Advanced Medical Optics Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Abbott will make a cash tender offer of $22 per share, or about $1.36 billion, for Advanced Medical Optics. The deal price represents a premium of 150 percent over Advanced ...
TD AMERITRADE to Acquire thinkorswim Group for 1.91 Times Revenue
Jan 12, 2009; ... The Deal: TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire thinkorswim Group Inc. in a cash deal valued at $606 million. Under the terms of the deal, each share of thinkorswim will be exchanged for $3.34 in cash and 0.3980 of a TD AMERITRADE share. Overall, TD ...
Valuation of the Oil and Natural Gas Production Industry
Jan 05, 2009; ... The Oil and Natural Gas Industry includes establishments primarily engaged in exploring for, extracting, and producing oil, natural gas, and related products such as hydrocarbon liquids from coal. Activities in the industry include drilling, oil and gas well operation and maintenance, the ...
Valuation of the Electronics Manufacturing Industry
Dec 22, 2008; ... The electrical equipment manufacturing industry, covered by SIC Group 36, covers all companies engaged in manufacturing equipment, machinery, and supplies for generating, storing, transmitting, and utilizing electrical energy, with the exception of computer equipment. The industry includes power ...
Investors Bancorp to Buy American Bancorp of New Jersey for 4.22 Times Revenue
Dec 22, 2008; ... The Deal: Investors Bancorp, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. for about $140 million in cash and stock. Under the terms of the agreement, American Bancorp stockholders may elect to receive either $.9218 shares of Investors Bancorp common ...
Valuation of the Agriculture and Forestry Industry
Dec 15, 2008; ... The Agriculture and Forestry Industry covers a wide range of operations in which products are developed from natural resources. Agricultural production covers establishments engaged in the raising and harvesting of crops and plants, as well as the keeping, grazing, or feeding of livestock. The ...
Valuation of the Insurance Industry
Dec 08, 2008; ... The Insurance industry covers establishments that collect premiums in exchange for providing financial benefits in the event of loss or injury. Common forms of insurance include life, health and medical, home and property, workers' compensation, automobile, retirement, and title insurance. The ...