Apollo lifts offer for Countrywide: new rival bid forces buyout firm's hand, delays court backing
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US investment firm Apollo Management L.P. raised its initial offer for UK real estate company Countrywide PLC after Countrywide received a rival bid just two days before Apollo's offer was expected to be approved by Countrywide's shareholders. Apollo's first offer of 590 pence per share was upped to 617 pence to counter the rival bid.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Kerkorian's Tracinda plans to cut GM stake
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Kirk Kerkorian's investment firm, Tracinda Corp., is selling 14 million shares in General Motors at $33 each. This amounts to one quarter of its General Motors stock, and raises speculation about Mr. Kerkorian's plans.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Bipop-Carire seeks controlling stake in investment firm
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Bipop-Carire SpA is engaged in negotiations to acquire Grucycsa SA's controlling share of investment company Safei. Bipop-Carire would not reveal the financial details of a possible deal.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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