The nominations for the BBC Folk Awards 2010 came out yesterday. In the past I’ve not exactly found the selection that inspiring but this year there are some that are absolutley spot on, in my opinion. I’m particularly chuffed to see Jackie Oates nominated as best singer, Damien Barber and MikeWilson as best duo and [...]
... Centers of New Jersey, the same detention company managing the downtown Waco jail. CEC Warden MikeWilson said training already has begun to get sheriff’s office staff members acquainted with the boiler, heating, air and electrical systems at the new jail.“I’ve learned from previous experience of opening two other detention facilities that anytime you have vendor training, you videotape...
... $150-million."We believe that this acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings", said MikeWilson, Agrium President and CEO. "We are committed to deliver on our strategic growth objectives of doubling the size of our Retail business, and this acquisition is a reaffirmation of that commitment. The purchase of these retail outlets will enhance our ability to serve customers...
“Agrium is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders, with 60 percent of CF shares (excluding Agrium’s shares of CF) tendered to our very clear and unambiguous offer,” MikeWilson, Agrium’s president and chief executive, said in a statement. “In comparison, we understand that the votes received by CF’s nominees for the Terra board represented the votes of...
"Agrium is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders," said Agrium CEO MikeWilson.Last Thursday, Agrium said that shareholders controlling 62 percent of CF Industries stock backed its $5 billion buyout offer, which CF Industries' management is vehemently against. Agrium's offer includes $45 in cash and one Agrium common share per CF share.Meanwhile, on Monday,...
... is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders," said Agrium CEO MikeWilson.Last Thursday, Agrium said that shareholders controlling 62 percent of CF Industries stock backed its $5 billion buyout offer, which CF Industries' management is vehemently against. Agrium's offer includes $45 in cash and one Agrium common share per CF share.Meanwhile, on Monday,...
NEW YORK — The fertilizer wars persisted on Monday as Agrium Inc. vowed to continue its pursuit of CF Industries Holdings Inc., while CF resubmitted its buyout offer to Terra Industries Inc., only to be promptly rejected."Agrium is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders," said Agrium CEO MikeWilson.Last Thursday, Agrium said that shareholders controlling...
... to the much weaker results CF received in the proxy contest for Terra Holdings Inc. (NYSE: TRA).MikeWilson, Agrium's President and CEO, said "Agrium is emboldened by the overwhelming support it received from CF stockholders, with 60 percent of CF shares (excluding Agrium's shares of CF) tendered to our very clear and unambiguous offer. In comparison, we understand that the votes...
Have you spoken to the sales department'... MikeWilson goes boldly into dangerous waters for a farm magazine editor. In the current issue of Farm Futures he has an excellent story about monopolies on both sides of our value chain , and then an editorial than winds up thusly: The development of GMO seed took a basic com- modity — seed production — and turned it into a product...
... majority, so we don’t understand why they say their stockholders don’t support the deal,” MikeWilson, Agrium’s chief executive, told DealBook on Thursday afternoon. “Hopefully, once they have a chance to reflect on it, they will realize that shareholders do want to do this deal.” This is the second time that Agrium made a tender offer for CF Industries. In June, the company received...
... closing price of $55.58 on February 24, 2009, the day before Agrium announced its initial proposal.MikeWilson, Agrium President and CEO said, "We are pleased that RiskMetrics has recommended that CF stockholders tender their shares into our compelling offer and are gratified that the independent advisory service has taken the CF board to task. Despite CF's assurance to RiskMetrics...
... And Agrium said it plans to extend the offer deadline yet again, this time to Dec. 18.Agrium CEO MikeWilson says the fact that a majority of CF shareholders back the offer sends "a clear and unambiguous message to CF's board that they want this deal with Agrium." Deerfield, Ill.-based CF, however, maintains that the tender result does not reflect stockholder support for Agrium's...
... for its review and approval, which is generally concluded in a few weeks.Agrium President and CEO MikeWilson said, "This agreement further illustrates that we have a clear path to completing the CF acquisition. We remain prepared to immediately execute a fully financed, binding merger agreement with CF and urge CF stockholders to show their support by tendering into our offer."Agrium's...