Great Plains Energy Inc (GXP) 30.03 $GXP
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Great Plains Energy After 2.05% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 09, 2:02PM CDT
Great Plains Energy (NYSE:GXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $29.41 to a high of $30.10. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $29.48 on volume of 2.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03)
Westar Energy, Inc. Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of WR Shareholders
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 11:59AM CDT
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("WR" or the "Company"
in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Great Plains Energy, Inc. ("GXP". On May 31, 2016, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement for GXP to acquire all outstanding shares of WR in a transaction valued at approximately $12.2 billion, inclusive of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, WR shareholders will receive $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in GXP common stock for each WR share they own.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Westar Energy, Inc. - WR
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Jun 08, 1:27PM CDT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 8, 2016 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company" (NYSE: WR) (ISIN: US95709T100) (CUSIP: 95709T10) concerning the proposed acquisition of Westar by Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains Energy".
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
How Rewarding Investors Believe These Electric Utilities' Stocks are? - WEC Energy, Great Plains Energy, DTE Energy, and Pinnacle West Capital
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 07, 8:00AM CDT
Several stocks in the Electric Utilities space continue to impress the investor community. This morning, ActiveWallSt.com shifts investors' focus on four equities within this space: WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC), Great Plains Energy Inc. (NYSE: GXP), DTE Energy Co. (NYSE: DTE), and Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW). To find out which trends are transforming the segment and how to access our complimentary alert service for these stocks, sign up for free at:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), PNW: 76.73 (-0.44), DTE: 93.91 (-0.14), WEC: 62.53 (+0.21)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Concerning the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 2:01PM CDT
The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Fitch Places Westar on Negative Watch Following Acquisition Announcement
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 4:28PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has placed the 'BBB+' Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar) and Kansas Gas & Electric Co. (KGE) on Rating Watch Negative following the announcement of the proposed acquisition by Great Plains Energy Inc. (GXP; not rated by Fitch) for $12.2 billion, including $3.6 billion of assumed debt. Westar will become a direct wholly owned subsidiary of GXP upon deal closing, which is expected to occur by Spring 2017. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this press release.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Regarding the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated - WR
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 12:04PM CDT
The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Believe the Acquisition by Great Plains Energy Incorporated May be Unfair to Shareholders
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 11:58AM 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 Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" (NYSE: WR) concerning the acquisition by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP). Under the terms of the agreement, valued at approximately $8.6 billion, Westar shareholders will only receive $60.00 per Westar share owned. The consideration will consist of $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains Energy common stock.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 10:15AM CDT
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar Energy" or the "Company" (NYSE: WR) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts to sell the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains" in a transaction valued at approximately $8.2 billion.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Company News for June 01, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: WR,GXP,MDT,CPXX,JAZZ,VLKAY
CPXX: 30.24 (+0.08), GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26), MDT: 85.70 (-0.08), JAZZ: 150.76 (-5.26)
Great Plains Energy (GXP) to Acquire Westar for $12.2 Billion
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 6:48AM CDT
Great Plains Energy Inc. (GXP) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Westar Energy Inc. (WR).
73.35 (-0.39), STR: 25.04 (unch), GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY (WR) ALERT: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Westar Energy, Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Price?
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 6:31PM CDT
Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP).
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 2:29PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company" (NYSE: WR) concerning the proposed sale of the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains".
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 2:20PM CDT
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF" are investigating the proposed sale of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company" (NYSE: WR) to Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Westar will receive only $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains Energy stock for each share of Westar that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Robbins Arroyo LLP: Acquisition of Westar Energy, Inc. (WR) by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (GXP) May Not Be in Shareholders' Best Interests
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 1:18PM CDT
Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the proposed acquisition of Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) by Great Plains Energy Inc. (NYSE: GXP). On May 31, 2016, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Great Plains will acquire Westar. Under the terms of the agreement, Westar shareholders will receive $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains common stock for each share of Westar they own for a total consideration of $60.00 per share of Westar.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Look for Shares of Great Plains Energy to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 5.16% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 31, 12:37PM CDT
Great Plains Energy (NYSE:GXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $28.50 to a high of $30.02. Yesterday, the shares fell 5.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $30.45 on volume of 7.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Concerning the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated - WR
ACCESSWIRE - Tue May 31, 11:03AM CDT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2016 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Great Plains Energy to buy Westar for about $8.6 billion
AP - Tue May 31, 10:54AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Great Plains Energy is buying rival Westar for about $8.6 billion, creating one large power provider in Kansas and Missouri with more than 1.5 million customers in.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Buyout
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 10:49AM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Great Plains Energy to Acquire Westar Energy, Creating Long-Term Value for Shareholders and Cost Savings for Customers
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 5:00AM CDT
Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), the parent company of KCP&L, and Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR), today announced a definitive agreement for Great Plains Energy to acquire Westar in a combined cash and stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $12.2 billion, including total equity value of approximately $8.6 billion. Upon closing, Westar will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Great Plains Energy After 2.05% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 09, 2:02PM CDT
Great Plains Energy (NYSE:GXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $29.41 to a high of $30.10. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $29.48 on volume of 2.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03)
Westar Energy, Inc. Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of WR Shareholders
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 11:59AM CDT
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("WR" or the "Company"
in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Great Plains Energy, Inc. ("GXP". On May 31, 2016, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement for GXP to acquire all outstanding shares of WR in a transaction valued at approximately $12.2 billion, inclusive of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, WR shareholders will receive $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in GXP common stock for each WR share they own. GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz LLP Investigates Claims That the Merger May Not Be in the Best Interest of Investors of Westar Energy, Inc. - WR
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Jun 08, 1:27PM CDT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 8, 2016 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company"
(NYSE: WR) (ISIN: US95709T100) (CUSIP: 95709T10) concerning the proposed acquisition of Westar by Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains Energy". GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
How Rewarding Investors Believe These Electric Utilities' Stocks are? - WEC Energy, Great Plains Energy, DTE Energy, and Pinnacle West Capital
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 07, 8:00AM CDT
Several stocks in the Electric Utilities space continue to impress the investor community. This morning, ActiveWallSt.com shifts investors' focus on four equities within this space: WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC), Great Plains Energy Inc. (NYSE: GXP), DTE Energy Co. (NYSE: DTE), and Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW). To find out which trends are transforming the segment and how to access our complimentary alert service for these stocks, sign up for free at:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), PNW: 76.73 (-0.44), DTE: 93.91 (-0.14), WEC: 62.53 (+0.21)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Concerning the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 2:01PM CDT
The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Fitch Places Westar on Negative Watch Following Acquisition Announcement
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 4:28PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has placed the 'BBB+' Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Westar Energy, Inc. (Westar) and Kansas Gas & Electric Co. (KGE) on Rating Watch Negative following the announcement of the proposed acquisition by Great Plains Energy Inc. (GXP; not rated by Fitch) for $12.2 billion, including $3.6 billion of assumed debt. Westar will become a direct wholly owned subsidiary of GXP upon deal closing, which is expected to occur by Spring 2017. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this press release.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Regarding the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated - WR
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 12:04PM CDT
The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe and Powers Taylor LLP Believe the Acquisition by Great Plains Energy Incorporated May be Unfair to Shareholders
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 11:58AM 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 Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar"
(NYSE: WR) concerning the acquisition by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP). Under the terms of the agreement, valued at approximately $8.6 billion, Westar shareholders will only receive $60.00 per Westar share owned. The consideration will consist of $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains Energy common stock. GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 10:15AM CDT
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar Energy" or the "Company"
(NYSE: WR) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts to sell the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains" in a transaction valued at approximately $8.2 billion. GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Company News for June 01, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: WR,GXP,MDT,CPXX,JAZZ,VLKAY
CPXX: 30.24 (+0.08), GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26), MDT: 85.70 (-0.08), JAZZ: 150.76 (-5.26)
Great Plains Energy (GXP) to Acquire Westar for $12.2 Billion
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 6:48AM CDT
Great Plains Energy Inc. (GXP) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Westar Energy Inc. (WR).
73.35 (-0.39), STR: 25.04 (unch), GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26) WESTAR ENERGY (WR) ALERT: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Launches an Investigation into the Fairness of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Westar Energy, Inc.; Are Shareholders Getting a Fair Price?
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 6:31PM CDT
Shareholder rights law firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP).
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 2:29PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company"
(NYSE: WR) concerning the proposed sale of the Company to Great Plains Energy Incorporated ("Great Plains". GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Westar Energy, Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue May 31, 2:20PM CDT
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"
are investigating the proposed sale of Westar Energy, Inc. ("Westar" or the "Company" (NYSE: WR) to Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Westar will receive only $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains Energy stock for each share of Westar that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company. GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Robbins Arroyo LLP: Acquisition of Westar Energy, Inc. (WR) by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (GXP) May Not Be in Shareholders' Best Interests
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 1:18PM CDT
Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the proposed acquisition of Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) by Great Plains Energy Inc. (NYSE: GXP). On May 31, 2016, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Great Plains will acquire Westar. Under the terms of the agreement, Westar shareholders will receive $51.00 in cash and $9.00 in Great Plains common stock for each share of Westar they own for a total consideration of $60.00 per share of Westar.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Look for Shares of Great Plains Energy to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 5.16% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 31, 12:37PM CDT
Great Plains Energy (NYSE:GXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $28.50 to a high of $30.02. Yesterday, the shares fell 5.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $30.45 on volume of 7.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation Concerning the Fairness of the Sale of Westar Energy, Inc. to Great Plains Energy Incorporated - WR
ACCESSWIRE - Tue May 31, 11:03AM CDT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2016 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Great Plains Energy to buy Westar for about $8.6 billion
AP - Tue May 31, 10:54AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Great Plains Energy is buying rival Westar for about $8.6 billion, creating one large power provider in Kansas and Missouri with more than 1.5 million customers in.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
WESTAR ENERGY, INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Buyout
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 10:49AM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
Great Plains Energy to Acquire Westar Energy, Creating Long-Term Value for Shareholders and Cost Savings for Customers
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 5:00AM CDT
Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP), the parent company of KCP&L, and Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR), today announced a definitive agreement for Great Plains Energy to acquire Westar in a combined cash and stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $12.2 billion, including total equity value of approximately $8.6 billion. Upon closing, Westar will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy.
GXP: 30.03 (+0.03), WR: 56.37 (+0.26)
