Dow Chemical to promote Parker to president, CEO

Article Abstract:

Michael D. Parker was appointed as Dow Chemical Co.'s president and chief executive officer. Mr. Parker is replacing William S. Stavropoulous, who will become the firm's new chairman.

Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, Executive changes & profiles, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Officials and employees, Chemicals, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chemical industry, Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Michigan), DOW, Parker, Michael D.

---

Oneok withdraws bid for Southwest Gas

Article Abstract:

Oneok Inc. has terminated its efforts to acquire Southwest Gas Corp. due to the prospect of prolonged litigation. Oneok was bidding to acquire Southwest Gas for $900 million (891.5 million euros).

Asset sales & divestitures, Gas Utilities, Natural Gas Distribution, Gas Production and Distribution, ONEOK Inc., Southwest Gas Corp., OKE, SWX

---

Cyprus and Asarco shares decline on merger deal

Article Abstract:

Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. and Asarco Inc. saw their share values decline by over 3% following the moderate investor response to the companies' proposed merger. Cyprus and Asarco are proposing to merge in a deal worth $736.9 million (722.7 million euros). According to analysts, the market may be reacting to the fact that both companies are not receiving a premium for their stock.

Comment:

Cyprus and Asarco share values fall after moderate response to merger

Nonferrous Metals, Primary Metal Manufacturing, Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, Mining industry, Abstract, Metal products, Nonferrous metal industry, Nonferrous metal industries, Asarco Inc., Cyprus Amax Minerals Co.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Taiwan's voters oust KMT from power: President Chen's DPP becomes legislature's largest party with 87 seats. Asian travel
• Abstracts: Medical costs cause Aetna to post loss for first quarter. Aetna net income declined by 14% in second quarter. Aetna to take reduction after review
• Abstracts: Merrill near deal to sell energy unit to Allegheny of U.S. Unicom, Peco announce plans to merge. Reliant is set to acquire most of Sithe's assets
• Abstracts: Global Crossing shares fall 14% on wider fourth quarter loss. Sprint's net income drops as long-distance prices fall
• Abstracts: Internet economics: a thinkers' guide. Untangling e-conomics. Solving the paradox

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.