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’Dual listings, explained
Those intrigued by news that Thomson and Reuters are discussing a dual listed structure for their planned merger should read a handy little guide prepared by the FT’s Maggie Urry.
They’re not as novel as some M&A youngsters might think,
Message from Tom Glocer
The Reuters chief executive’s memo to staff on Tuesday…
This morning we confirmed that we are in talks to combine Reuters with Thomson Corporation. We made this announcement because there was significant speculation in the market as to the identity and terms of a possible combination,
Thomson-Reuters: dual structure planned, deal values Reuters at £8.77bn
Takeover talks between Thomson Corporation and Reuters were clearly much more advanced than was generally realised on Friday, when news of discussions leaked, sending Reuters’stock hurtling higher.
On Tuesday,
Banks could sway Thomson-Reuters tie-up
Investment banks could play an important role in deciding the regulatory fate of the proposed £8.8bn tie-up between Reuters and Thomson Corporation, amid concerns that combining two major financial data companies will be anti-competitive,
Reuterson?
Faced with a share price ratcheting higher, Reuters issued a statement mid-morning on Friday confirming that it has received a preliminary takeover approach.
There was no further detail. Shares in Reuters immediately ran through 600p in chaotic trade.
Reuters news alert: Thomson Corporation the suitor?
Maybe it’s bid fever, or maybe the chatter has some real substance: word in the London market on Friday had it that Reuters is about to announce that it has received a £7.5bn takeover offer from rival Thomson,
What are we missing about machine-readable news?
Fintag is wondering if it’s a late April Fool. Dealbreaker is intrigued (or is that horrified) at the prospect of the output from financial journalists directly triggering trades. We’re just confused.
Reuters on Monday unveiled its latest “machine-readable”
If the corporate news is good, get it out – fast
US companies wanting to manage market expectations and boost their share prices should release good earnings news as soon as possible but keep bad news under wraps until the last minute, according to a study to be published on Monday,