The cash tender offer commenced on August 23, 2010 by Dell, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is for all outstanding shares of 3PAR common stock, without interest, and subject to reduction for any federal back-up withholding or other taxes.

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He has accumulated a 49% stake in Stallergenes, a European biopharmaceutical firm specializing in the treatment of severe respiratory allergies by allergen immunotherapy, and has made a tender offer for the rest of the shares.

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Seagate would then commence a tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of LaCie (followed as the case may be by a squeeze-out procedure), subject to a clearance decision from the AMF.

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Panasonic's board was expected to officially extend a tender offer on Friday, when a press conference is scheduled, and the purchase may be completed by February.

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