Rumours of Onex-led hostile takeover boost BCE shares

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BCE Inc. saw its share value rise to more than C$42 as the company is rumoured to be a target for a hostile takeover bid. It is believed that Onex Corp. is leading a group that is prepared to bid C$48 per share to acquire BCE.

Strategy & planning, Securities prices

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KKR targets one-third stake in BCE

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The efforts of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire BCE Inc. are described. The plans of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. to acquire one-third stake in BCE Corp. are discussed.

Financial management, Telephone Communication, Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Alliances, partnerships, Investment Funds & Trusts, United States, Company acquisition/merger, Company investment, Investments, Communications industry, Alliances and partnerships, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

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Why Onex won't risk hunting BCE

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Canadian entrepreneur Gerry Schwartz may bid for BCE Inc., which was spun off by Nortel Networks. The high value and relatively low share price may influence Schwartz to make an offer for the telecommunications company.

Planning, Column, Schwartz, Gerry

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