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Hollinger's Fuzzy Math Inflated circulation numbers at the Sun-Times spook Hollinger investors. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2004
Bill Mann |
The Hollinger Hypocrite You want to know what some executives really think of shareholders? Ousted Hollinger chairman Conrad Black calls his shareholders "a bunch of self-righteous hypocrites and ingrates who give us no credit." |
BusinessWeek
July 5, 2004 |
New Media Barons In London? Britain will gain two new powerful press barons if the Barclay twins, Frederick and David, prevail in their bid to buy the Daily Telegraph, the country's largest-selling broadsheet. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2004
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Moguls Match Up Over News Corp. Shares of international media giant News Corp. fell nearly 4% yesterday following the company's announcement that it adopted a "shareholder rights plan," better known as a "poison pill". |
BusinessWeek
January 12, 2004 |
Conrad Black Scandal forced him to resign as CEO of Hollinger International, the world's third-largest newspaper group. Problems with shareholders still loom. |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2004
Seth Jayson |
Lessons From Looters Looking at Hollinger International, the world's third largest newspaper group, tells you all you need to know about companies that should never make it into your portfolio. |
The Motley Fool
May 7, 2004
Bill Mann |
Rash of Activism at Staples This year's proxy statement from office supply giant Staples contains four separate shareholder proposals, the first time any shareholder proposals have been made in the last ten years. |
BusinessWeek
September 27, 2004
Nanette Byrnes |
Not So Fast, Lord Black Investor Chris Browne's three years of persistence finally brought an answer to his question -- and put an unwanted spotlight on Hollinger Int'l CEO, Conrad Black. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2005
Rich Smith |
What's Japanese for Horse Hockey? Management sees Matsushita in somebody else's crosshairs. If Panasonic truly wishes to serve its shareholders' interests, it will drop this pill idea. |
IndustryWeek
April 20, 2011 |
Poison Pills Still Offer Protection Properly structured agreements can deter hostile takeovers. |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2011
Evan Niu |
Does HP Need a Poison Pill? HP may have tapped Goldman Sachs to defend itself against activist investors. |
BusinessWeek
November 11, 2009
Jessica Silver-Greenberg |
M&A Goes Hostile Unfriendly bids are rising, and defenses are weaker. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2011
Dawn Kawamoto |
Talbots Readies for Fight Talbots' board adopts a poison pill as private equity firm Sycamore Partners grabs a 9.9% stake in the company. |
The Motley Fool
September 16, 2005
Seth Jayson |
Screaming Value? There's a lot to hate at newspaper giant Hollinger International. That's why it's worth a second look for investors. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2005
Brian Gorman |
Belo Gets Local The media company may be boosting newspaper ads with a focus on targeted content. |
The Motley Fool
June 18, 2004
Brian Gorman |
Tribune Fesses Up The Chicago media scandal grows as the Tribune's revelations add uncertainty to a newspaper recovery. |
BusinessWeek
April 25, 2005 |
Tip For The Board: "Don't Assume" Former Illinois Governor and current Hollinger board member James Thompson on lessons learned from the Conrad Black years |
The Motley Fool
May 1, 2009
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Sirius Poison The satellite radio giant is adopting a poison pill clause in an 8-K filing, essentially thwarting hostile takeovers by granting existing shareholders diluting rights if a potential acquirer snaps up more than 4.9% of the company's stock. |
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Leave These Poisonous Plants Alone! Learn how to spot and steer clear of poison ivy and more |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Who's Buying Now? Sometimes insiders are buying for all the right reasons. Who's at it this week? Chiquita Brands... Hollinger International... SeaBright Insurance Holdings... THQ Inc... Trump Entertainment... |
