International Game to acquire Anchor in stock-swap deal

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International Game Technology has reached a deal to acquire Anchor Gaming in a stock-swap agreement. The deal is valued at $878.1 million (1.04 billion euros).

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics NEC, Consumer electronics, Anchor Gaming, International Game Technology Inc., SLOT, IGT

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Toshiba to seal $5.4 billion deal for BNFL's Westinghouse Electric

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Toshiba Corp. of Japan is to finalize acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Co. of the United States for $5.4 billion. Growing demand is expected for power utilities because of volatile pricing, environmental and cost concerns in other energy industries. The nuclear power concern is the subsidiary of British Nuclear Fuels PLC.

Japan, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Electric services, Industry Overview, Toshiba Corp., Company acquisition/merger, Nuclear industry, Westinghouse Electric Corp., Industry forecasts

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Ladbroke agrees to buy Stakis in $1.89 billion deal

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Ladbroke Group PLC announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Stakis PLC in a 1.16 billion pound sterling ($1.89 billion) deal. The transaction will be a cash-and-stock deal. Ladbroke is the owner of the Hilton brand outside of the United States. Stakis is a hotel and casino group based in Great Britain. The deal will expand Ladbroke's presence in the UK. The company will be adding 54 hotels, 22 casinos, and 67 health clubs to its asset portfolio.

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Ladbroke Group to acquire Stakis in a 1.16 billion pound sterling ($1.89 billion) deal

United Kingdom, Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Abstract, Ladbroke Group PLC, Stakis PLC

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