ShopKo Stores announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Minneapolis-based private equity investment firm Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison.
Ask Jeeves. Bloglines Merger Creates Stir
One of the more resilient residents of the search engine industry, Ask Jeeves, completed its acquisition of Bloglines, confirming the chatter circulating in the blogosphere and press.
P&G, Gillette Merger Facts
Reuters offers 5 Five Facts on P & G and Gillette merger. Those are listed below plus other interesting facts about this huge merger.
Reaction To The PeopleSoft/Oracle Merger
When Internet-based companies, especially ones the size of Oracle and PeopleSoft, announce fundamental changes, responses are usually swift.
PeopleSoft Agrees To Oracle Merger
Software firm PeopleSoft has agreed to accept Oracle’s proposal to buy the company. The agreement was for $10.3 billion or $26.50 a share. The agreed-upon total is an increase of the initial offering which was for $24 a share. The deal is expected to be complete by January 2005.
Protecting Your Software Investment in Case of a Merger or Acquisition
Critical work in your organization is directly tied to the fate of your software vendors. So when PeopleSoft buys J.D. Edwards or Oracle attempts a hostile takeover of PeopleSoft, you are understandably nervous. Your nervousness usually does not stem from your love of PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards or Oracle, but because the future of the software products you use everyday to run your business is now questionable at best and in jeopardy at worst. The potential buyers reassure you with promises of long term support and future product enhancements. But would you bet your own money on these promises?