(BFW) GEA Group Says Order Intake to Increase Above EU6b for 2013

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DBF 01/13 12:30 DGAP-News: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft: GEA order intake to increase above EUR 6bn (news with additional features) BN 01/13 12:35 *GEA'S '13 ORDER INTAKE EX HEAT EXCHANGERS UP 5%-6% ORGANICALLY BN 01/13 12:32 *GEA GROUP TO ISSUE PRELIMINARY '13 FIGURES, OUTLOOK ON FEB. 6 BN 01/13 12:30 *GEA GROUP ORDER INTAKE TO INCREASE ABOVE EU6B FOR FY '13 BN 01/13 12:30 *GEA GROUP AG GEA ORDER INTAKE TO INCREASE ABOVE EU6BN (NEWS

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GEA Group Says Order Intake to Increase Above EU6b for 2013 2014-01-13 12:35:44.742 GMT

By Gaurav Panchal Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Says this is in line with market expectations. * Preliminary key figures for fiscal 2013, 2014 outlook expected on Feb. 6 * Statement:{NSN MZCAQ03PWT1D <GO>}

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>>> US Early premarket gappers

Early premarket gappers

Gapping up: NPO +37.1%, BEAM +23.2%, CTIC +13.5%, CLVS +11.7%, PLUG +9.6%, STEM +9%, WEN +6.6%, IDIX +5.2%, CKSW +4.5%, QIHU +3.7%, DVAX +3.6%, TWTR +3.2%, GALE +2.4%, TTM +2.2%, SEM +2%, ALU +1.9%, MT +1.9%, BCS +1.8%, VTG +1.6%, MGA +1.6%, IBN +1.6%, ALNY +1.3%, ALNY +1.3%, AAL +0.6%

Gapping down: ICPT -22.6%, BONT -17.4%, CNAT -17.1%, PGEM -14.7%, NIHD -10.3%, QSII -9.7%, LULU -8.9%, ASNA -4.3%, EXPR -4%, SNI -2.5%, BBRY -2.4%, DNKN -1.4%, BP -1.4%, SQNM -0.8%, TOT -0.7%

(BFW) ANZ Takeover of Standard Chartered Is ‘Unlikely,’ Says Citi

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ANZ Takeover of Standard Chartered Is ‘Unlikely,’ Says Citi 2014-01-13 12:33:41.106 GMT

By Howard Mustoe Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Takeover of Standard Chartered by Australia & New Zealand Banking Group after London-based lender’s share price fell by about 30 percent over last 9 months is “possible but unlikely,” Citi analysts led by Craig Williams write in note to investors today. * Dual-traded combined co. would limit tax effect on dividends from transaction for ANZ shareholders: Citi * Dual-traded co. would also limit cost savings: Citi * ANZ spokesman wasn’t available to comment outside of business hours, while a Standard Chartered spokeswoman, Neema Patel in London, declined to immediately comment

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>>> Beam acquired by Suntory Holdings for $83.50/share in cash

Beam acquired by Suntory Holdings for $83.50/share in cash
  • Co announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Suntory will acquire all outstanding shares of Beam for $83.50 per share in cash or total consideration of approximately $16 bln, including the assumption of Beam's outstanding net debt.
  • The transaction consideration represents a 25% premium to Beam's closing price of $66.97 on January 10, 2014; a 24% premium to the volume-weighted average share price over the last three months; and a multiple of more than 20 times Beam's EBITDA for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2013.
  • The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by each company's board of directors, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014, subject to Beam stockholders' approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
  • "The attractive valuation which has been achieved for Beam stockholders is a result of the successful strategy and excellent execution by the worldwide Beam team...Indeed, Beam will have achieved a total shareholder return of 106%3 since Beam became a standalone spirits company in October of 2011."
  • Suntory intends to fund the transaction through a combination of cash at hand and fully committed financing.

Lululemon Cuts 4Q EPS, Rev. Views; Both Below Ests.

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Lululemon Cuts 4Q EPS, Rev. Views; Both Below Ests. 2014-01-13 11:03:08.565 GMT

By Joanna Ossinger Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Lululemon sees 4Q EPS 71c-73c, saw 78c-80c, est. 79c; sees 4Q rev. $513m-$518m, saw $535m-$540m, est. $541.1m. * LULU down 5.2% pre-mkt

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>>> Orco Property Group Alchemy Partners sends Open letter to sh

Orco Property Group Alchemy Partners sends Open letter to shareholders
Voting at Orco Property Group ("OPG") Ordinary General Meeting shows strong support for shareholder directors from Alchemy and Kingstown
Overwhelming majority of independent shareholders voted against the removal of Alchemy and Kingstown directors from the Board, despite the clear voting agenda set by CPI and other Cyprus-based shareholders
In the near future, Alchemy intends to call another Ordinary General Meeting ("OGM") to allow shareholders to vote on a Board which represents all shareholders and not just a minority.
Alchemy will continue in its efforts through all legal and regulatory channels to prevent CPI taking effective control of OPG and to prevent valuable assets being stripped out of the Group at an undervalue.
In the meantime, we call upon all shareholders to contact Alchemy and when the time comes, to register your shares and to vote in favour of Alchemy's forthcoming resolutions.
Ordinary General Meeting Voting

Strong support for Alchemy's and Kingstown's actions to protect the interests of minority shareholders
Voting results showed that the vast majority (72%) of the votes cast, excluding those by Radovan Vitek, Alchemy and Kingstown themselves, voted against the removal of Alchemy and Kingstown directors. Of the 4.4 million shares voting to remove Alchemy and Kingstown directors, we believe a substantial majority were owned by two Cyprus-based entities
Without the support of these entities, whose interests would appear to be aligned with Radovan Vitek, resolutions to remove Alchemy and Kingstown representatives would have been defeated
Alchemy is seeking to identify the beneficial owners of these entities and establish whether there are any links with Radovan Vitek or CPI
Alchemy would like to thank all of the institutional and individual shareholders who have contacted us pledging their support so far, including those who were unable to register their votes over the holiday period in order to vote on 6th January 2014. At the next vote, we will ensure there is plenty of notice for shareholders to prepare the necessary paperwork.

>>> Airbus Group NV Reports 2013 net orders at 1,503 (1,619 gross-record high)),

Airbus Group NV Reports 2013 net orders at 1,503 (1,619 gross-record high)), deliveries 626
- May raise production rates for the A320 from current level of 42/month; To make decision in coming month
- Guides 2014 deliveries to be around flat levels y/y, sees orders matching deliveries.
- Says industry cannot continue orders at current level, but is raising output.

- 2013 book to bill ratio: 2.5
- End 2013 backlog 5,559 units (worth $809B)