In an amended filing made to the regulatory, Dollar General Corp., the discount retailer owned by private-equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP, disclosed that it expects to price initial public offering of 34.10 million shares of its common stock in the range of $21 to $23 per share. The company’s common stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DG”.
Archive for October, 2009
Discount Retailer Dollar General Estimates Pricing IPO In $21-$23 Per Share Range
Saturday, October 31st, 2009AEI Cancels IPO Due To Market Conditions
Saturday, October 31st, 2009AEI, which owns and operates essential energy infrastructure assets in emerging markets, announced that it has decided not to proceed with an initial public offering of shares at this time due to market conditions.
White House Reports At Least 640,000 Stimulus Jobs, GOP Doubts Numbers
Saturday, October 31st, 2009A White House report released Friday indicated that the $787 billion economic stimulus and recovery act has saved or created at least 640,000 jobs, with Vice President Joe Biden suggesting that the number could be as high as 1 million. Biden, flanked by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, said that reports from recipients of the federal funds indicated that the stimulus had directly saved or created 640,329 jobs.
President Obama Says He Will Lift Travel Ban On Those With HIV
Saturday, October 31st, 2009President Barack Obama announced Friday that he will lift the travel ban that prevented those with HIV from entering the United States. In remarks made before signing a bill to extend the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, Obama said his administration would publish a final rule on Monday that eliminates the travel ban effective just after the New Year.
Regina Benjamin Confirmed As Surgeon General
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Dr. Regina Benjamin received Senate confirmation late Thursday to serve as U.S. surgeon general, making her only the third African-American to hold the position. She was nominated for the position by President Barack Obama back on July 13 and received unanimous approval during the confirmation vote Thursday night.