Mergers & Acquisitions

Heelys Rejects Sketchers Proposed Acquisition

Heelys Inc.'s Board of Directors says that an unsolicited proposal from Skechers USA Inc. is not in the best interest of its stockholders.
Chiquita Sells German Distribution Business

Previously announced Chiquita acquisition comes to a close for $92 million.
General Mills to Sell Popcorn Business to Diamond Foods

General Mills is expected to receive cash proceeds ofapproximately $160 million in cash.
Analysts Evaluate JDA/i2 Deal

JDA's planned acquisition of i2 will expand its supply chain solutions portfolio, but industry analysts question the value that it will deliver to the consumer goods market.
Jones Apparel and Steven Madden Ink Licensing Deal

The joint l.e.i. collection will be distributed exclusively to Wal-Mart stores.
Newell Rubbermaid Builds New Manufacturing Facility

Newell Rubbermaid will acquire a 60-acre site in Tennessee in order to build a new ink manufacturing facility.
Pilgrim's Pride to Idle Chicken Processing Plants

As part of an ongoing effort to operate more efficiently and return to profitability, Pilgrim's Pride will idle plants in Clinton, Ark. and Bossier City, La.
JDA to Acquire i2

JDA Software Group Inc. announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire i2 Technologies for approximately $346 million. Click here for details.

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