Carpenter completes Latrobe deal
Reading EagleFebruary 29, 2012
Carpenter Technology Corp. announced Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Latrobe Specialty Metals Inc. after Carpenter agreed to a proposed Federal Trade Commission settlement to divest of certain assets. The proposed settlement, handed ...more »
The Role of Identity in Successful Post-merger Integration
Knowledge@WhartonFebruary 29, 2012
But in the world of mergers and acquisitions, 1+1=1 is the goal: Taking two (or more) companies and seamlessly integrating processes, products and people. When trying to pull off a successful deal, however, many senior executives focus their attention ...more »
Greenscape Engages Capital West Partners & Appoints Directors
MarketWatch (press release)February 29, 2012
Capital West provides specialized financial advice and expertise to publicly and privately owned corporations in North America on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions. Capital West's team of professionals has extensive ...more »
CenterPoint Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings
MarketWatch (press release)February 29, 2012
In providing this guidance, the company does not include the impact of any changes in accounting standards, any impact from significant acquisitions or divestitures, any impact to earnings from the change in the value of Time Warner stocks and the ...more »
M&A Software Company Names New Head of Global Sales
MarketWatch (press release)February 29, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- eknow, Inc., the developer of eknow Integrator, an industry-leading solution for faster, more effective corporate merger & acquisition activity, announced hiring Stephen R. Lance as Vice President, ...more »
Ecolab's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking AlphaFebruary 28, 2012
We also continue to make investments in key growth businesses and acquisitions to build future growth. As announced in our January update, our work to integrate Ecolab and Nalco has gone very well. The merger bolsters our opportunity set for our ...more »
Ethiopian Potash Appoints New Director
MarketWatch (press release)February 28, 2012
He was a previously a partner at Aird & Berlis LLP where he advised resource and energy based clients in respect of equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and corporate restructurings. Ethiopian Potash Corp.more »
Highfields Calls for Management Change at CoreLogic
San Francisco ChronicleFebruary 28, 2012
CoreLogic said yesterday that its board voted to end a strategic review that it began in August to explore options including a sale or merger of the company, and divestiture of some of its businesses. "The board's decision to abandon the strategic ...more »
Asset Management M&A Outlook Brighter for 2012, Says PwC
Bradenton HeraldFebruary 28, 2012
... reluctant to accept lower prices made 2011 the least active and lucrative year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global asset management industry since 2006. However, potential divestiture of asset management divisions by European banks, ...more »
Highfields's Jacobson Calls for CoreLogic Management Change
BusinessWeekFebruary 28, 2012
CoreLogic said yesterday that its board voted to end a strategic review that it began in August to explore options including a sale or merger of the company, and divestiture of some of its businesses. “The board's decision to abandon the strategic ...more »
Highfields Calls for Management Change at CoreLogic
BusinessWeekFebruary 28, 2012
CoreLogic said yesterday that its board voted to end a strategic review that it began in August to explore options including a sale or merger of the company, and divestiture of some of its businesses. “The board's decision to abandon the strategic ...more »
Highfields's Jacobson Calls for Management Change at CoreLogic
BusinessWeekFebruary 28, 2012
CoreLogic said yesterday that its board voted to end a strategic review that it began in August to explore options including a sale or merger of the company, and divestiture of some of its businesses. “The board's decision to abandon the strategic ...more »
Highfields Capital's Jacobson Calls for Management Change at CoreLogic
BloombergFebruary 28, 2012
CoreLogic said yesterday that its board voted to end a strategic review that it began in August to explore options including a sale or merger of the company, and divestiture of some of its businesses. “The board's decision to abandon the strategic ...more »
Ecolab Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter
Business Wire (press release)February 28, 2012
Fixed currency sales adjusted for special charges, Nalco and all other acquisitions +4% These non-GAAP measures are adjusted for special gains and charges and discrete tax items and exclude the Nalco merger impact. Ecolab delivered strong fourth ...more »
Thomas Frascella Joins Smart Devine to Lead Their Multi-state Tax Practice
Houston ChronicleFebruary 28, 2012
Tom has extensive experience assisting clients with state and local tax issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration, divestitures, and the realignment of corporate organizational structures. “Tom has been a significant ...more »
