Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that it has priced and increased the size of its previously announced private placement to $400 million principal amount of 7-5/8% senior unsecured notes due 2017.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced the acquisition of the assets of Exeros, a privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California, that provides leading data discovery software. Financial details were not disclosed. The acquisition further strengthens IBM’s Information Agenda strategy to help companies turn data into a strategic asset, and provides new capabilities for IBM’s recently announced Business Analytics Optimization Consulting practice.
Wyndeham Press Group announces that it has extended its printing contract for the entire portfolio of titles produced for The National Magazine Company for a further two years until 2012.
Wilkinson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of foodservice containers and Dispoz-o Products, Inc., an innovative producer of premium disposable plastic cutlery, drinking straws, meal and dietary kits have merged, effective April 30, 2009.
Reported: — Global economic downturn/ weak demand impacted operating profitability — Continued production curtailment — Basic loss per share of 7 US cents — Positive cash generation — Acquisition synergies on track
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