International Business News - Strategic http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Cafe chain Cosi Inc. said Thursday it is forming a committee to evaluate strategic alternatives. Such evaluations often, but not always, include the sale of a company. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081121/cosi-eyes-strategic-alternatives.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:43:57 EST Hotel real estate investment trust Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Monday its board approved a one-year "poison pill" due to the toll that current economic conditions are taking on the sector. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081117/strategic-hotels-adopts-one-year-poison-pill.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:46:52 EST Vancouver-based MAG Silver Corp. said Wednesday that it has formed a special committee to look at strategic alternatives, a phrase often used by companies seeking a buyer, merger or acquisition. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081015/mag-silver-to-look-at-strategic-alternatives.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:29:16 EDT Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., a hotel real estate investment trust, said Friday that it will not proceed with its contracted purchase of hotel development space in Chicago, resulting in a one-time charge of $36 million. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/strategic-hotels-cancels-planned-hotel-purchase.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:38:00 EDT Ethanol producer VeraSun Energy Corp. said Thursday night that it has retained Morgan Stanley to act in an advisory capacity to evaluate strategic alternatives. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/verasun-to-evaluate-strategic-alternatives.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:22:07 EDT Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Monday its board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 24 cents. The luxury hotel real estate investment trust said the dividend is payable Oct. 10 to shareholders of record Sept. 30. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080910/strategic-hotels-sets-24-cent-quarterly-dividend.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:40:32 EDT Shares of Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. gained with the broader market on Monday as optimism about an economic recovery offset concerns about a possible cut to the real estate investment trust's dividend. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080908/strategic-hotels-resorts-shares-gain.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:01:41 EDT Microsoft founder Bill Gates has acquired more than 5 percent of Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., a hotel real estate investment trust, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080826/bill-gates-buys-strategic-hotels-resorts-stake.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:04:10 EDT Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Tuesday that its board approved a $50 million share buyback program, which will be funded by the sale of the company's Hyatt Regency Phoenix property. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080708/strategic-hotels-board-oks-50m-buyback.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:56:37 EDT Chemical maker Solutia Inc. said Monday it hired HSBC Securities Inc. to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon business, including a possible sale. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/solutia-mulls-sale-of-nylon-business.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:53:16 EDT Information technology company Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. said Monday it bought substantially all the assets of media and entertainment technology consulting firm Strategic Vision Consulting Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080609/cognizant-buys-strategic-vision-assets.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:46:34 EDT Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said its board declared a regular quarter dividend of 24 cents. The hotel real estate investment trust said the dividend is payable July 10 to shareholders of record June 30. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/strategic-hotels-sets-regular-dividend-of-24-cents.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:01:16 EDT Weyerhaeuser Co. said Thursday it is considering strategic alternatives for its Westwood Shipping Line and four regional short line railroads, including their possible sale, as part of an ongoing restructuring plan. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080529/weyerhaeuser-mulls-ship-rail-lines-alternatives.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 08:59:55 EDT Encore Acquisition Co. said Wednesday that its board has authorized the company's management team to explore strategic alternatives including the possible sale of the company. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/encore-acquisition-exploring-possible-sale.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 16:51:32 EDT NexCen Brands Inc., which buys and manages global brands, said it will explore strategic alternatives, including the sale of one or more of its businesses, to increase its liquidity. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080519/nexcen-brands-mulls-options-gives-going-concern-warning.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 08:58:24 EDT Del Monte Foods Co., which produces and distributes food and pet products, said Friday it is exploring strategic options, including a possible sale, of its StarKist seafood business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/del-monte-foods-could-sell-starkist-brand.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 15:26:50 EDT