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Microsemi to buy Vitesse Semiconductor in $389 million deal

March 19, 2015
Microsemi and Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation announced that Microsemi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitesse for $5.28 per share through a cash tender offer.

Starbucks and Postmates to expand delivery in New York

March 18, 2015
Starbucks is planning to expand its mobile order and pay program this year, while also moving to test two delivery models in the second-half of 2015.

Monsanto settles with farmers over 2013 discovery of GMO wheat

March 18, 2015
Monsanto has entered into a settlement agreement with wheat farmers in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi that resolves a number of lawsuits.

Port of Los Angeles container volumes decrease in February

March 18, 2015
February cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles decreased 10.2 percent compared to the same period last year. The decline was due to terminal congestion and supply chain challenges during labor negotiations.

Panasonic to buy satellite communication provider ITC Global

March 18, 2015
Panasonic Corporation and ITC Global have entered into a definitive agreement for Panasonic to acquire ITC Global, a provider of satellite communication services for the energy, mining, and maritime markets.

Qualcomm now being challenged on Chinese trademark

March 18, 2015
A Chinese company laying claim to Qualcomm's Chinese-language brand name, Gao Tong, has enlisted Hejun Vanguard Group, the management consulting firm that helped make Apple pay $60 million in 2012 to use the iPad moniker in China.

Shandong Hi-speed Group to buy 49.99% of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

March 18, 2015
The Shandong provincial government has approved the acquisition by Shandong Hi-speed Group of a 49.99 percent share in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, the fourth-largest in France, for 308 million euros ($326.39 million).

Deutsche Wohnen willing to give 11.50 euro per Conwert share

March 18, 2015
Deutsche Wohnen launched its 11.50 euro per share cash bid for Austrian target Conwert and ruled out sweetening the price despite criticism from some Conwert shareholders.

Kraft Foods recalls Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

March 18, 2015
Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal.

Samsonite buys Rolling Luggage for 15.75 million pounds

March 18, 2015
Samsonite International has completed the acquisition of Rolling Luggage from the Rcapital owned Tie Rack Retail Group for a cash consideration of GBP 15.75 million.

Becton Dickinson completes acquisition of CareFusion

March 18, 2015
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) completed its acquisition of CareFusion Corporation pursuant to the terms of its previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 5, 2014.

BHP Billiton hopes spinoff of South32 will lift the company

March 18, 2015
BHP Billiton said a proposed $13 billion spinoff of South32 would give the world's biggest miner a strong chance to ride out tough conditions in commodity markets and was a more attractive option than an asset sale.