Princes vie for the kingdom

Article Abstract:

Chris Corrigan, chief executive of Patrick Corporation is trying to thward the hostile takeover bid by Toll Holdings. The fued between Corrigan, and Paul Little, chief executive of Toll Holdings, has become a major story source for media.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Public affairs, Antimerger Strategy, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Media coverage, Corporate anti-takeover measures, Antitakeover strategies, Hostile takeovers

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Boardroom poison

Article Abstract:

The issues surrounding Toll Holdings' acquisition of Patrick Corporation for $4.6 billion, under the new regulations of Australian Competition Consumer Commission, are examined.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Securities issued, listed, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Securities, Company securities, Australia. Competition and Consumer Commission

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Merger masters

Article Abstract:

Australia's biggest freight company, Toll Holdings is a serial acquirer. Toll acquires struggling companies and bolts them on or integrates them into its existing operations.

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