Kingfisher, Asda Confirm $9.44 Billion Merger Deal
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Kingfisher PLC and Asda Group PLC will merge in a $9.44 billion deal that will create the largest multicategory retailer in the United Kingdom. Each Asda share will be exchanged for 0.2263 share of Kingfisher. Kingfisher shareholders will hold two thirds of the group, and Asda shareholders will hold the remaining one third. The new group plans to expand internationally and increase its range of products.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Seven Eleven Japan and The Southland Corporation: a marriage of convenience?
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A discussion about the takeover of The Southland Corporation by Seven Eleven Japan and Ito-Yokado Company Ltd. The article also relates this merger to retail internationalization.
Publication Name: International Marketing Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0265-1335
Year: 2000
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ConocoPhillips to sell Circle K to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc
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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Circle K Corp. from ConocoPhillips. The deal is valued at $820.9 million (709.9 million euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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