Gillette to buy Duracell for 7.1 billion in stock swap
Gillette agrees to acquire Duracell in a stock deal valued around 7.1 billion, creating the world’s largest alkaline battery maker. The exchange gives Duracell shareholders 0.904 Gillette shares per Duracell share, with the deal expected to close this year subject to approvals.
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Gillette Co
Duracell International Inc
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Zeien
Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co
KKR
Wall Street
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NYSE
Bethel
Conn
U.S
Ralston Purina Co
Eveready/Energizer
Isuzu Defends Trooper as Critics Question Safety
Isuzu executives unveiled engineering studies videotapes and reports at a National Press Club event to rebut Consumers Union claims that the Trooper may tip over. The union urged a recall while Isuzu argues the tests are flawed and biased.
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Washington
Isuzu
Consumers Union
Terry Maloney
Clubews
Norihiko Oda
R. David Pittle
Yonkers
N.Y
Maloney
Oda
Isuza
Consumer Reports Magazine
Court upholds ruling against Elyria Foundry
The National Labor Relations Board affirms a 1995 ruling that Elyria Foundry illegally blocked union organizing, fired three workers, and threatened other employees. The company may appeal or rehire with back pay. the order requires removal of unlawful discharges and posting a notice vowing no future interference.
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Elyria
National Labor Relations Board
Elyria Foundry
Washington, D.C
Marion C. Ludwig
Ludwig
William B. Gould IV
Margaret A. Browning
Charles I. Cohen
Federal Court of Appeals
Floyd Baum
United Auto Workers of America
Gregory Foster
Foster
Inc. Magazine
Labor Relations Board
United Auto Workers
William Nieves
Rickie Porter
Daniel Oestreicher
Robert Bunting
Richard Moran
Stephen Carroll
Steven Porter
U.S. Supreme Court
Nieves, Bunting
Moran
Oestreicher
Time Warner Wins FTC Approval For Turner Merger
The Federal Trade Commission approved Time Warner Inc. to proceed with its 6.5 billion acquisition of Turner Broadcasting System Inc. The companies set October 10 shareholder meetings to authorize the deal with a closing expected soon after.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Time Warner Inc
Turner Broadcasting System Inc
Tion
Time Warner
Turner
Kidron livestock catalog and metal prices listed
Consignments at Kidron Auction detailed cattle hogs calves and goats with weights and price ranges. Also listed are hay straw firewood and New York metal closes on Comex Merc and Metals Week prices.
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