Investors expect battle for P&O after Singapore hints at a bid

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With a possible bidding war in the making for the purchase of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., the British port operator's shares have risen 29.5 pence to 498.5 pence each. PSA International Private Ltd. and Dubai Ports World are the two companies showing interest in the British company which is the world's second largest port operator by containers handled.

Strategy & planning, Market share, United Arab Emirates, Stevedoring, Company market share, Marine cargo handling industry, Marine cargo handling, Aims and objectives, PSA International Private Ltd.

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Port boom underlines P & O battle

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Peninsular and Oriental Steam Naviation Co. of the United Kingdom has increased profit margins and is ripe for a buyout. Dubai Ports World of Saudi Arabia is offering 3.3 billion Pounds ($5.86 billion) and rival PSA International Private Ltd. has trumped the bid with an offer of 3.5 billion Pounds.

Saudi Arabia, Ports, Company Profile

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Honeywell to buy Britain's Novar for $1.53 billion

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Honeywell International Inc. has agreed to acquire Novar PLC for $1.53 billion. It is a strategic merger to prevent a hostile takeover by a smaller company.

United States, Commodity & service prices, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Relays and industrial controls, Prices and rates, Securities industry, Control equipment industry, HON, Honeywell International Inc., Company pricing policy, Novar PLC

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