RICHMOND, Va., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Capital Markets served as the exclusive financial advisor to Rikco International LLC, d/b/a Dr. Comfort, the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of therapeutic footwear and related medical and comfort products, in its sale to DJO Global, an international provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular […]
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Commits $500,000 to Aid Victims CHARLOTTE, N.C., Apr 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bank of America today announced a $500,000 commitment to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the tornadoes that swept across the Southern and Eastern United States. This includes a $400,000 grant to support efforts in […]
Gary Lynch Appointed Global Chief of Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Relations Chuck Noski Appointed Vice Chairman Bruce Thompson Named CFO CHARLOTTE – Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan today made several announcements concerning the executive management team, to be effective after a planned transition period of several months.
First national sponsorship by major financial services company accelerates cleantech development nationwide SAN FRANCISCO — April 14, 2011 — Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it will be a national sponsor of the 2011 Cleantech Open – the world’s largest business plan competition that encourages the development of clean technology companies and innovation. Marking the first time […]
CLEMMONS, N.C., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sheffield Financial, a division of BB&T Financial, FSB, which is a subsidiary of BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT), has renewed and expanded its three-year financing services agreement with American Suzuki Motor Corporation effective immediately.
New Visa Smart Card Features Magnetic Stripe and Chip Technology, Helping Increase Card Acceptance Worldwide SAN FRANCISCO — April 13, 2011 — Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is piloting the Visa Smart Card, which includes the traditional magnetic stripe along with EMV chip technology, helping increase card acceptance worldwide. The pilot is the industry’s first chip program by […]
All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise statedToronto, April 13, 2011 – Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) and its affiliates (the "Onex Group") announced today that they have sold 10 million shares in Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) at a price of $24.49 per share for total proceeds of $245 million. Onex Corporation sold approximately 2.7 […]
The Largest Ever Private Equity Transaction in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, 13 April 2011 – Masan Group (HOSE: MSN, "Masan"), one of Vietnam's largest private sector business groups, today announced that Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR"), a leading global investment firm with US$61.0 billion in assets under management, […]
SAN FRANCISCO — April 6, 2011 — In its latest addition to a growing number of corporate banking services, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that its WellsOne® Commercial Card customers can manage their accounts and capture expenses with smartphones.
Taiwan, 6 April, 2011 – Today Orion Investment Co., Ltd. (“Orion”) announced a public tender offer to acquire 100% of the outstanding common shares of Yageo Corporation (“Yageo”, the “Company”) at a per share price of NT$16.10 in cash. Orion, a newly established Taiwan company to be jointly held by Mr. Pierre T. M. Chen, […]