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WHSP throws down the gauntlet

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Washington H. Soul Pattinson is aiming to beat rival contenders with an increased takeover offer for Hunter Hall. Since increasing its bid to $1.60 per share on Friday, WHSP has now matched Pinnacle's unconditional offer of $2 per share. Although this ...

Hunter Hall shareholders urged to hold the line

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
Hunter Hall's independent directors impelled shareholders to ignore increased takeover bids from Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Pinnacle Investment Management. On Friday, Pinnacle announced it was increasing its takeover offer for all shares in Hunter ...

Rainmaker hires former CIFR chief

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2017
... the University of Texas at Austin. He has also served as a visiting scholar at the Investment Company Institute in Washington DC. Prior to his academic career, Gallagher was a financial analyst at Willis Towers Watson in the asset consulting division. ...

Hunter Hall independent review rejects WHSP takeover

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2017
Hunter Hall's independent directors recommended that shareholders reject Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company's takeover bid for the company, on the basis that it significantly undervalues shares. The review justified this recommendation saying ...

Hunter Hall receives surprise new takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
After a takeover bid from Washington H. Soul Pattinson seemed all but destined for success, a new player has entered the race for Hunter Hall. Following Hunter Hall founder and chief executive Peter Hall's shock resignation in December, and his sale ...

Still unsure about POTUS 45

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
... 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again....we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American people. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now. We've ...

Xero chair resigns to advise Trump

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... Liddell's resignation will take effect on Friday 20 January, alongside the inauguration of president-elect Trump in Washington DC.

Activity and inflation going Yellen's way

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2017
... the economy changes. That said, as of last month, I and most of my colleagues--the other members of the Fed Board in Washington and the presidents of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks-- were expecting to increase our federal funds rate target a few ...

Hunter Hall appoints LIC director

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... He also held senior roles at Macquarie Bank and its predecessor, Hill Samuel Australia. Groves's appointment follows Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (WHSP) taking stewardship of Hunter Hall Global Value after Peter Hall sold on 19.9% of Hunter ...

Hunter Hall investment style to be maintained: WHSP

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
Investment company Washington H. Soul Pattinson intends to maintain ethical fund manager Hunter Hall International's investment style even if its takeover bid fails. In its bidder's statement released on Wednesday, WHSP said upon acquiring more than ...