Sentences with phrase «be an acquisition target»

Shares of Blue Apron rallied after a Gabelli & Company analyst said the meal kit company could be an acquisition target for Walmart.

Campbell Soup has long been an acquisition target, but the time may be finally right for a deal and for Buffett - backed Kraft - Heinz to be an acquirer.

PillPack is another acquisition target for the retail giant.

His departure is likely to renew speculation that Twitter is an acquisition target for the handful of tech giants that could afford the company, which currently has a market valuation topping $ 24 billion.

Eddie Bauer, founded almost 100 years ago, was an acquisition target before.

Rumors have been spreading that CALD could be an acquisition target, but no offers have been made as of yet.

These companies are likely to be an acquisition target in 3 to 5 years with a valuation of $ 100 million plus.

Formulators and suppliers like Intercos, Seed Beauty, Luxury Brand Partners and Bentley Labs — some of which have already disrupted the industry with new methods — are acquisition targets for investors who are interested swimming further upstream.

Does it means that you have to bet on something, say for example a stock that will be involved in spinoff, or will be an acquisition target?

A higher dividend would allow for Wall Street to realize the company's potential, as I do not think this particular firm is an acquisition target for any other firm in the space.

Further complicating matters, firms with losses they can't use up right away can prove to be acquisition targets for firms with higher absolute profits, as means to shield profits from taxes.

You never know, it may turn out to be an acquisition target at a very high premium later.

Take - Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO.O) had until recently been an acquisition target of bigger rival Electronic Arts ERTS.O, but the maker of the popular «Grand Theft Auto» series said last month it planned to remain an independent company.

WhatsApp has seen its fair share of speculation of late — including rumor that it was an acquisition target for Facebook — but a move into gaming is one that makes plenty of sense.

Not exact matches

• Mednax, a U.S. healthcare network operator targeted by Elliott Management, is facing acquisition interest from several private equity firms, according to people familiar with the matter interviewed by Reuters.

Carrizo's breakeven point, at $ 60 a barrel, is relatively low among frackers, and the company holds the rights to an unusually strong portfolio of oil and gas fields, which Waghorn thinks make it a likely acquisition target.

In 2013, for example, Magnetar and several other hedge funds sued over the acquisition by 3M (mmm) of biometrics company Cogent, seeking about 55 % more money for their shares in the target, which they claimed were priced too low.

Analysts have long speculated that Express Scripts could be involved in some sort of merger deal, but more likely as an acquisition target rather than as an acquirer.

Here's a completely unscientific and speculative take on likely acquisition targets going forward.

Combined with lawsuits filed by Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims, the company was an unappealing acquisition target.

Like them, Charney has built a powerful brand known in many parts of the world, which is why American Apparel is an attractive acquisition target in its weakened state.

And it's an efficient way for companies to explore potential acquisition targets.

Lawyer Roger Royse, whose California law firm specializes in representing agtech companies, tells Inc. that he thinks Blue River is a prime acquisition target, especially as the industry consolidates.

One example is the use of stolen financial information to undercut an acquisition target's market value in order to later acquire the company at a fire - sale price.

Similarly Kevin Spain, a partner at Emergence Capital Partners, says social networks Pinterest and Yelp might be possible acquisition targets.

Chances are, it's your culture that made you an attractive acquisition target in the first place, Erramouspe notes.

Broadcom said its $ 121 billion acquisition proposal for Qualcomm is the «best and final» offer after the target's board unanimously rejected the sweetened bid, likely leaving the future of the hostile takeover bid to be decided by shareholders next month.

Whitman's continued slimming of HPE has stoked talk that it could now be an attractive acquisition target for private equity companies that have been emboldened to spend big money on technology providers.

As Blue Apron recovers from recent stumbles and matures into a profitable business, it could be a highly sought - after acquisition target.

Loree says he has been surprised by the positive feedback the company's been getting, not only from customers and shareholders, but also the companies it calls «acquisition targets.»

Putting aside the rumored Brown - Forman deal, the problem Constellation Brands must confront is that there aren't many attractive spirits acquisition targets out there today.

Analysts say one worry for investors is whether Mr Oohara has Mr Yasuda's ability to think five years ahead and his acumen in selecting new store locations and acquisition targets.

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Here are four ways to be a better acquisition target.

«We have the capacity to buy all size of business that are coming available right now, so we are well - positioned,» he said, declining to identify any potential acquisition targets.

Coinbase is already eyeing «quite a number» of potential acquisitions, Hirji said, and Choi will be tasked with helping it evaluate those as well as identifying new targets.

Bouchard added the company is getting closer to achieving the cost - cutting targets from its acquisition of Statoil Fuel and Retail.

Companies that are world - class in one area but neglect the others are not good acquisition targets.

First I had CRM moved under me and we were able to segment our audience much better and get into more sophisticated targeting, so that went well, and then acquisition marketing was moved under me, and that's how I really became a CMO.

Rowe's first acquisition target was IDB Mobile Communications, a troubled company co-owned byWorldcom and Teleglobe.

Although ACT's credit protection metrics will fluctuate because of acquisitions and variations in gasoline prices, Standard & Poor's believes that the risk of a sharp increase in debt for a major acquisition is reduced somewhat because of the dearth of large targets.

This is because most acquisition targets have U.S. operations, making them subject to a CFIUS review.

In theory, Machinima should be at the top of any dealmaker's list of acquisition targets.

After the deal was announced, the VC world went mad searching for investments, while larger companies searched for potential acquisition targets.

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said the airline could be a logical acquisition target last year, due to its free cash flow, management and domestic focus.

Though a handful of enterprise software companies might consider Evernote an acquisition target, Libin isn't expected to give up on his goal of seeing the company through to an IPO.

With a community of dedicated gamers and hardware for PC, TV, mobile, and wearables, tech «unicorn» Razer is an attractive acquisition target.

There are several tools already in place, including buyer acquisition programs that utilize the expertise of business brokers and intermediaries to set your goals, identify target businesses, screen the businesses, advise on offers and assist with negotiations and closing.

After all, the currency fueling much of the deal - making — those companies» inflated equity valuations — is now depressed, and acquisition targets may prefer to hold out for a higher price.

Here's one question: If Warby's not seeking an IPO in the near future, could it be on Amazon's radar as a potential acquisition target?