If the company at which one works has undergone a merger with another firm, there are certain things that one needs to do in order to ensure that one's contractor's license is updated with the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors. A copy of the signed plan of...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Siemens & Sulzer vying to merge with Dresser-Rand Group
The Louisiana business community may find it interesting to learn that European manufacturer Siemens has signaled its interest in acquiring Dresser-Rand Group, Inc., another European company, as it aims to expand its oil and gas portfolio. Dresser-Rand is one of...
Siemens & Sulzer vying to merge with Dresser-Rand Group
The Louisiana business community may find it interesting to learn that European manufacturer Siemens has signaled its interest in acquiring Dresser-Rand Group, Inc., another European company, as it aims to expand its oil and gas portfolio. Dresser-Rand is one of...
Baton Rouge-based credit unions merge
Louisiana residents should be interested to know that after seeking viable merger candidates, Louisiana Farm Bureau Credit Union has officially merged with Pelican State Credit Union. Both firms are based in Baton Rouge. News of the merger surfaced when officials at...
Are mergers and acquisitions coming to a halt?
People in Baton Rouge may have heard that the mood on Wall Street has been downright jubilant following a string of mergers and acquisitions all year that have propelling revenue and investment returns for many shareholders. However, it looks like the great mergers...
Lindt chocolate company to acquire Russell Stover Candies
Louisiana chocolate lovers should be interested to know that Switzerland-based Lindt & Spruengli AG has formally agreed to acquire Russell Stover Candies Inc., the largest producer of boxed chocolates in the United States. The Russell Stover brand rose to...
Beats Electronics to be acquired by Apple for nearly $3 billion
Louisiana residents interested in technology may find it interesting to learn that Apple Corporation has recently confirmed they intend to acquire Beats Electronics for an estimated $3 billion. The announcement follows rumors that had been circulating for several...
Proposed AT&T-DirecTV merger expected to be closely scrutinized
With the changing landscape of wireless technologies and consumer demands, telecommunications and wireless company mergers often make headlines. Louisiana residents familiar with these companies may be aware of the $45 billion Comcast-Time Warner merger. Now,...
Proposed AT&T-DirecTV merger expected to be closely scrutinized
With the changing landscape of wireless technologies and consumer demands, telecommunications and wireless company mergers often make headlines. Louisiana residents familiar with these companies may be aware of the $45 billion Comcast-Time Warner merger. Now,...
Louisiana based alarm systems company acquired by ASG Security
Business deals can be very innovative and lucrative. Selling or acquiring a business could mean huge benefits for those involved with the deal and well as communities, consumers and individuals. Careful planning and attention to detail are crucial when it comes to...