Year: 2014

Stock Analysts

Microsoft Ex-CEO & Other Executives Sued by IRS over Taxes

December 29, 2014 0

Software developer Microsoft Corporation ’s ( MSFT ) executives, both former and current, including former chief executive officer ("CEO") Steve Ballmer have been sued by The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") over the company's past tax practices. Internal Revenue Service is the U.S. federal agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws […]

Stock Analysts

Dean Foods’ Solid Growth Prospects Lead to 52-Week High

December 29, 2014 0

Shares of Dean Foods Company ( DF ) hit a 52-week high of $19.35 on Dec 26, 2014, before eventually closing at $19.23. The closing price represents a year-to-date return of 14.7%. The company has been riding on its strategic initiatives, solid financial status and upward estimate revisions, all underscoring its inherent strength. […]

Stock Analysts

Amazon’s Xmas Gets Merrier with 10M New Prime Members

December 29, 2014 0

About 10 million new members tried Amazon 's ( AMZN ) Prime service for the first time, this holiday season, leading to yet another record holiday period for the e-commerce giant. The company disclosed the astounding number in its annual post-Christmas debriefing session, where Amazon talked about its plan of expanding its one-hour delivery service, mobile-based shopping and the popularity of its Fire TV. The Popular Prime Membership The Prime service charges customers a membership fee of $99 per annum and grants members the benefit of guaranteed two-day shipping. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amtech Acquires Majority Ownership of SoLayTec, A Supplier of Key Equipment for High Efficiency Next Generation Solar Cell Structures, including p-Type PERC and n-Type; Expects Acquisition to be Accretive to Fiscal Year 2015 Earnings

December 29, 2014 0

Amtech Acquires Majority Ownership of SoLayTec, A Supplier of Key Equipment for High Efficiency Next Generation Solar Cell Structures, including p-Type PERC and n-Type; Expects Acquisition to be Accretive to Fiscal Year 2015 Earnings PR Newswire TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 29, 2014 TEMPE, Ariz. , Dec. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Pamplona Capital Management Agrees to Acquire Charter NEX Films

December 29, 2014 0

Pamplona Capital Management Agrees to Acquire Charter NEX Films PR Newswire LONDON and NEW YORK, December 29, 2014 LONDON and NEW YORK , December 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Charter NEX is a leading independent producer of high-performance blown polyethylene films, with a focus on the high-growth segments of the flexible packaging market Pamplona has significant experience investing in consumer and industrial businesses Management are delighted that Pamplona has committed to supporting the Company’s growth objectives Pamplona is investing from its fourth fund, Pamplona Capital Partners IV LP Pamplona Capital Management, LLP (“Pamplona”), a global private equity investment firm, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Charter NEX Films, Inc. (“Charter NEX” or the “Company”). The completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. […]