Holiday season brings forecast of IPO blizzard

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In the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, bank underwriters are introducing a series of initial public offerings. Such a surge in stock offerings is not usual for this time of year, but what is notable is the nature of some of the companies involved. The article discusses the standing of coal industry stocks and an initial public offering being planned by Foundation Coal Holdings Inc.

United States, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Investment Banking, Financial management, Management dynamics, Securities issued, listed, Security brokers and dealers, COAL MINING, Management, Finance, Investment banks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Securities, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company business management, Company securities, Coal industry, Company public offering, Company financing

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BAE's takeover of Armor aids ground-vehicle aims

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British defense contractor BAE Systems PLC has agreed to acquire US firm Armor Holdings Inc. for approximately $88 per share, a deal totaling $4.1 bil. The agreement strengthens BAE's presence in the US and bolsters its military ground vehicles segment.

Strategy & planning, Acquisitions & mergers, Surgical appliances and supplies, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Tanks and tank components, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, United Kingdom, Planning, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Safety equipment and supplies industry, Safety equipment industry, Aerospace industry, BAE SYSTEMS PLC, Company business planning, Military vehicle industry, Armor Holdings Inc., AH

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