|
|
Terra expands board to keep predator CF at bay 23 Nov 2009
The nitrogen group rejects a renewed $4bn CF approach and expands its board to allow the three directors voted off on Friday to climb back on |
|
|
|
|
Agrium's bid for CF wins 'resounding' support 23 Jun 2009
CF Industries directors stay opposed to Agrium's $4bn offer despite 62% of their investors accepting it |
|
|
|
|
Lofty profit hopes lift Yara stock to two-year top 7 Dec 2010
The nitrogen giant says earnings could hit a record, far higher than analysts are predicting, if demand stays strong |
|
|
|
|
Opinion: fertilizer predators miss the boat 11 May 2009
Investors aren't betting on takeovers succeeding, even Agrium's raised bid for CF. Acquirers may have missed the chance to pick up a bargain |
|
|
|
|
Gas hedges and weak sales hurt Terra profits 21 Apr 2009
The fertilizer group reports a 70% slump in earnings as it counts the cost of fixing natural gas costs at last year's high prices |
|
|
|
|
CF sweetens Terra bid and flags $1bn payout 5 Aug 2009
Terra shares initially jump 8% after its would-be acquirer raises to $3.8bn the value of a stock offer and proposes a cash handout too |
|
|
|
|
Agrium stretches shopping spree to China 20 Apr 2009
The Canadian fertilizer giant adds a stake in a Chinese urea venture to its shopping list, which is headed by US-based CF Industries |
|
|
|
|
CF, at last, wins $4.7bn Terra takeover deal 12 Mar 2010
The US fertilizer group wins agreement from Terra for a cash-and-shares deal after a pursuit lasting more than a year. Its shares slide 5% |
|
|
|
|
CF extends financing lifeline for $4bn Terra bid 1 Dec 2009
The nutrients group gets an extra month from bankers to deploy deal financing, as its three nominees are formally placed on the Terra board |
|
|
|
|
CF shares slump despite Agrium bid sweetener 5 Nov 2009
Agrium adds $240m to its offer for the fertilizer group. But disappointment that the upgrade wasn't bigger sends CF shares down 8% |
|
|
|
|
Livestock farms to lead recovery from recession 30 Sep 2009
The continuing weakness in grain prices, while a blow to arable growers, is a boon to animal farmers, a leading academic says |
|
|
|
|
CF raises Terra bid again - this time by $475m 7 Dec 2009
The fertilizer group lifts its offer for its rival to $4.6bn as a deadline on financing approaches |
|
|
