The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Wednesday:** BCE Inc , Canada's largest telecommunications company, said it would take Bell Aliant Inc private by buying the stake it does not already own in the company for about C$3.95 billion ($3.68 billion).
Bell Aliant Inc. through its subsidiaries is a regional communications service provider. Shares of BA traded higher by 11.85% or $3.34/share to $31.53. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $24.79 and as high as $29.05. On average, 290714 shares of BA.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 11754501.
BCE Inc. is a communications company, providing residential, business and wholesale customers with a range of solutions to all their communications needs. Shares of BCE traded higher by 1.6% or $0.73/share to $46.41. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $40.02 and as high as $46.70. On average, 564425 shares of BCE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 785190.
BCE Inc. is a communications company, providing residential, business and wholesale customers with a range of solutions to all their communications needs. Shares of BCE traded higher by 1.65% or $0.81/share to $49.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $41.28 and as high as $51.09. On average, 964092 shares of BCE.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2549406.
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