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Monday, November 17, 2014

Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest, (NYSE: ACT), (NYSE: AGN)

The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media:* Allergan Inc is close to a takeover deal worth up to $65.5 billion by Actavis Plc, one that could end months of pursuit by Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals and William Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Shares of ACT traded higher by 0.89% or $2.14/share to $243.77. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $156.40 and as high as $254.41. On average, 2179940 shares of ACT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1836539.

Allergan, Inc. is a multi-specialty health care Company focused on developing and commercializing pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and over-the-counter products. Shares of AGN traded higher by 1.24% or $2.44/share to $198.65. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $94.98 and as high as $200.99. On average, 2296180 shares of AGN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1430786.



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