Activist investor Ackman plows into CCA

geert.de.lombaerde@nashvillepost.com (Geert De Lombaerde) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:33:00 CST

After proxy battle with Target board, hedge fund manager becomes prison operator's largest investor

Morning Links: 5 October 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:00:00 CST

Bundle of news from Corrections Corp., Ceridian activist sets his sights on other targets, Thompson's performance in Iowa examined, BW not a fan of CBRL Group, who would win under universal health coverage, and more...

Morning Links: 6 September 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:00:00 CST

Corrections Corp. is a bargain according to Motley Fool, Ceridian stockholders not voting until next week, Gordian inks new deal with Chattanooga company, and more...

Morning Links: 15 August 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:01:00 CST

Market turmoil obliges Pershing Square's Ackman to drop opposition to the Ceridian-Comdata buyout, GuestHouse sues, Genesco and Finish Line clear antitrust hurdle, and more...

Morning Links: 20 July 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:01:00 CST

Ceridian still unimpressed by Ackman and Pershing Square, Bottorff tapped to lead VU Chancellor search committee, HCA sells Swiss hospitals, Psych Solution closes Texas rehab facility without saying why, and more...

Morning Links: 14 June 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:49:00 CST

FT thinks Ackman may be spinning his wheels looking for more out of Ceridian, Renal Advantage adds to clinics in Calif., WSJ sees Psych Solutions as high-growth stock worth a look, and more...

Morning Links: 13 June 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:07:00 CST

Perhsing Square finally comes out against Ceridian buyout and brings in its own financial advisor, Fred's footage from Leno last night, Ingram Micro makes acquisition, and more...

Comdata parent agrees to $5.3 billion buyout

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Thu, 31 May 2007 09:00:00 CST

Embattled company agrees to buyout price representing a small premium over the stock's closing price yesterday

Morning Links: 25 January 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:56:00 CST

Activist shareholder seeking Comdata spinoff announces slate of director nominees, BioMimetic shares up on good news from clinical trials, HealthSpring's parting gifts to youthful retirees, Healthways earns accreditations, and more...

Morning Links: 23 January 2007

walker.duncan@nashvillepost.com (Walker Duncan) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:44:00 CST

Caremark attempts to woo its shareholders -- again; activist shareholder of Comdata parent looks to propose high-powered slate of directors; it's official: so long Shoney's, and more...