Bernanke to testify in AIG bailout lawsuit deposition
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke must be questioned in Hank Greenberg’s suit against the government over the $182 billion AIG bailout. Judge Thomas Wheeler of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled the deposition necessary due to Bernanke’s first hand knowledge of the bailout decision. The filing, from Greenberg who led AIG, notes the unprecedented step as part of the case now that AIG has repaid the funds.
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Stock Market Dims As Tech Shares Drag Index Lower
Major indexes slip on cautious trading with declines led by tech names. Dow Jones falls 3686 points, closing near 15,521 while NASDAQ retreats 0.39 percent to around 3,599, reflecting broad market weakness and profit-taking.
Perrigo to relocate tax residence to Ireland in deal with Elan
Perrigo plans to move its tax residency to Ireland to cut tax liability by about two thirds while maintaining U.S. operations. The deal with Elan Corp would span cash and Perrigo stock, with no job losses and potential 150 new Alle gan jobs in the future as expansions proceed. Perrigo and Elan boards have approved the merger which would keep Perrigo headquarters abroad with a New Perrigo transitional company to be listed in Ireland and on the NYSE and Tel Aviv exchanges.
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Perrigo buys Elan in 8.6 billion deal over Tysabri drug
Perrigo Company announces an 8.6 billion takeover of Elan after agreeing to acquire the stake tied to Tysabri sales. The deal gives Perrigo 25 percent of future Tysabri royalties while Elan’s broader assets and cash balance factor into the transaction.
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