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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Confirms Acquisition of TD Ameritrade (AMTD) for $26B

November 25, 2019 6:04 AM EST

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) and TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Schwab to acquire TD Ameritrade in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $26 billion. Under the agreement, TD Ameritrade stockholders will receive 1.0837 Schwab shares for each TD Ameritrade share, which represents a 17% premium over the 30-day volume weighted average price exchange ratio as of November 20, 2019.

Schwab President and CEO Walt Bettinger said, We have long respected TD Ameritrade since our early days pioneering the discount... More

Tiffany & Co. (TIF) Acquired by LVMH for $135/SH in Cash for Deal Value of Approx. $16.2B

November 25, 2019 5:57 AM EST

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement whereby LVMH will acquire Tiffany for $135 per share in cash, in a transaction with an equity value of approximately 14.7 billion or $16.2 billion.

For more than 180 years, Tiffany has been synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. Since 1886, when it established the eponymous diamond ring as an enduring symbol of commitment, Tiffany has stood for love. Its extraordinary diamonds are cherished for generations and its legendary... More