Private Agriculture Giant to Go a Bit Public

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Cargill Inc. has announced that it will merge Cargill Fertilizer with IMC Global in an estimated $5 billion deal. Cargill seeks an opportunity to raise funds in capital markets. One of the most secretive and privately-held agricultural products companies anywhere, Cargill will now make information available to investors about its expansive operations in grain, cotton, feed, salt, cocoa, beef, steel, and rubber.

Agricultural industry, Grain industry, Fertilizer industry, IMC Global Inc., Fats and oils industry, Oils and fats industry, Cargill Inc., Cargill Fertilizer Inc., IGL

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Five Bidders Seek to Win Albertson's At Auction

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Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the United States, is one of several companies bidding for Albertson's Inc., which owns 2,300 grocery stores. Consortiums lead by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Thomas H. Lee Partners and the Yucaipa Companies, are also looking to buy Albertson's.

Food Stores, Food and Beverage Stores, Grocery Stores, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Market share, Supermarkets, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Variety stores, Discount Stores, Grocery industry, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WMT, Kroger Co., ABS, KR, Company market share, Albertson's L.L.C.

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Whirlpool Submits Surprise Bid For Maytag

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A bidding war for Maytag seems likely as Whirlpool Corp. has now joined Haier Corp. and Ripplewood Holdings with a takeover bid.

China, Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Household Appliances, Financial services industry, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Whirlpool Corp., Maytag Corp., Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C., Qingdao Haier Refrigerator Company Ltd.

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