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AMCOL International Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Investigate Acquisition by Minerals Technologies
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 2:39PM CDT
Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe and the securities litigation firm of Powers Taylor LLP are investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of AMCOL International Corporation ("AMCOL") (NYSE: ACO) related to the acquisition by Minerals Technologies Inc. for shareholders. Under the terms of the transaction, valued at approximately $1.74 billion, AMCOL shareholders will only receive $45.75 in cash for each share owned.
U.S. chemicals giants merging
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Mar 10, 5:46PM CDT
In a pairing seen strengthening the U.S. in chemicals, N.Y.-based Minerals Technologies (MTX) is buying peer Amcol Int'l (ACO) for about $1.7 bil. After it raised an earlier-rejected bid, Minerals Technologies won a bidding war vs. France's Imerys...
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Mon Mar 10, 5:09PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
AMCOL International Falls 2.04% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 4:11PM CDT
AMCOL International (NYSE:ACO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $45.64 to a high of $45.77. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $46.43 on volume of 3.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Minerals Tech's Amcol Buy Could Benefit U.S. Industry
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Mar 10, 12:02PM CDT
In a pairing that is seen strengthening the U.S. in the specialty chemicals market when industry is resurgent, New York-based Minerals Technologies (MTX) is buying peer Amcol International (ACO) for about $1.7 billion. After raising an...
Minerals Technologies Inks $1.7B Merger With Amcol
at The Street - Mon Mar 10, 11:46AM CDT
Minerals Technologies on Monday sealed a deal to acquire Amcol International for $1.74 billion after Imerys failed to return with a sweetened bid for the minerals producer.
AMCOL International Up 42.9% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (ACO)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 9:10AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AMCOL International (NYSE:ACO) on December 19th, 2013 at $31.98. In approximately 3 months, AMCOL International has returned 42.89% as of today's recent price of $45.70.
Minerals Technologies to Acquire AMCOL International
Thomson Reuters ONE - Mon Mar 10, 8:34AM CDT
MTI and AMCOL Enter into Definitive Merger Agreement
AMCOL International Corporation Board of Directors Determines Revised Minerals Technologies Proposal is Superior to Imerys Transaction
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 6:25PM CST
AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) ("AMCOL" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has determined in good faith, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, that a revised proposal received earlier today from Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) ("MTI") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company at a price per share of $45.75 in cash (the "Revised MTI Proposal") constitutes a "Superior Proposal" as defined in the amended merger agreement between AMCOL and Imerys S.A. ("Imerys") previously announced on March 4, 2014. Under the terms of the amended merger agreement with Imerys (the "Imerys Agreement"), Imerys would have paid $45.25 per share to AMCOL stockholders.
Minerals Technologies Lifts Amcol Bid to $1.74B
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 11:24AM CST
New York suitor sweetens offer to $45.75, trumps rival proposal from Imerys.
Minerals Technologies Increases Bid to Acquire AMCOL International to $45.75 per Share
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Mar 06, 7:31AM CST
MTI Offer Clearly Superior to Imerys Offer of $45.25 for AMCOL
Imerys ups Amcol bid to $45.25 a share, or $1.47B
AP - Tue Mar 04, 4:26PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Minerals and oilfield services company Amcol says it has received a new bid from French minerals producer Imerys that values it at $45.25 per share, or $1.47 billion.
AMCOL International Corporation Announces Amended Merger Agreement with Imerys
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 04, 3:43PM CST
AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) ("AMCOL" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved an amended merger agreement with Imerys S.A. ("Imerys"), pursuant to which AMCOL shareholders will receive USD $45.25 per share in cash, an increase of $2.50 per share, for each share of AMCOL common stock that they own, without interest. The $45.25 per share consideration represents an approximately 31.8% premium to the volume weighted average closing price of the Company's common stock over the last 30 trading days through February 11, 2014, the day prior to the announcement of the original transaction. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.7 billion, including AMCOL's net debt.
Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP Announces Investigation of Proposed Sale of AMCOL International Corporation to Imerys S.A.
Business Wire - Tue Mar 04, 8:03AM CST
Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP is investigating whether members of the board of directors of AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the planned sale of the company to Imerys. AMCOL International Corporation engages in the development and application of minerals and technology products and services to various industrial and consumer markets.
AMCOL International Corporation Confirms Receipt of Revised, Unsolicited Proposal from Minerals Technologies
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 03, 5:33PM CST
AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) ("AMCOL" or the "Company") today confirmed that it has received a revised, unsolicited proposal from Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) ("MTI") to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company at a price per share of $45.00 in cash (the "Revised MTI Proposal"). The Revised MTI Proposal is dependent on MTI's receipt of sufficient financing for the transaction pursuant to MTI's commitment letter with its lenders and proposes the payment by MTI of a reverse break-up fee to the Company if such financing is not obtained.
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Mon Mar 03, 12:34PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.:
Minerals Tech lifts offer for Amcol again
AP - Mon Mar 03, 7:51AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Minerals Technologies is boosting its offer for Amcol International again, as bidding for the minerals and oilfield services company heats up.
Minerals Technologies Increases Offer to Acquire AMCOL International to $45 per Share in Cash
Thomson Reuters ONE - Mon Mar 03, 7:17AM CST
MTI Offer Clearly Superior to Imerys Offer of $42.75 for AMCOL
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of AMCOL International Corporation (ACO) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Imerys S.A.
Business Wire - Fri Feb 28, 6:30PM CST
Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of AMCOL International Corporation ("AMCOL" or the "Company") (NYSE:ACO) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the Company to Imerys in a cash deal. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, AMCOL's stockholders will receive $42.75 for each share of AMCOL common stock they own.
Shares of ACO Up 38.8% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 28, 4:47PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for AMCOL International (NYSE:ACO) on December 19th, 2013 at $31.98. In approximately 2 months, AMCOL International has returned 38.77% as of today's recent price of $44.38.