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Bankruptcy and Mergers: Key Developments in US Business

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Bruno's Inc. has gained approval of a plan that aims to make the company debt-free in three years, following its filing for Chapter 11 protection earlier this year with debts exceeding $1.1 billion. On the other hand, major mergers and acquisitions are underway in the US, with companies like Colonial Pipeline, Dan River, and Cisco Systems involved in significant deals. Meanwhile, the global semiconductor equipment market is experiencing a downturn, with LSI Logic Corp. announcing massive job cuts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bruno's Inc. has been approved for a plan to become debt-free in three years, following its Chapter 11 filing with $1.1 billion in debts.
  • Colonial Pipeline is expanding its operations by investing $13 million in new pipeline capacity and pumping stations.
  • Dan River has completed the acquisition of Bibb Co. for over $250 million, expanding its textile production capabilities.
  • Cisco Systems is acquiring Selsius Systems for $145 million to bolster its Internet-based voice traffic products.
  • MindSpring, an Atlanta-based Internet service provider, has purchased Cyber Connections, its 16th acquisition of the year.
  • LSI Logic Corp. is cutting 1,200 jobs due to recent acquisition costs and global economic challenges, along with a net loss of $283 million in the latest quarter.
  • A federal judge has denied Microsoft's request to delay its antitrust trial, scheduling it to start on Monday.
  • The merger of Wells Fargo and Norwest Corp. has been approved by the Federal Reserve, creating the nation's seventh largest bank.
  • Primestar Inc. and Rupert Murdoch's satellite business have abandoned their proposed $1.1 billion merger due to Justice Department concerns over competition.

Statistics:

  • Bruno's Inc. has debts of over $1.1 billion.
  • Colonial Pipeline is investing $13 million in new operational capacity.
  • Dan River acquired Bibb Co. for over $250 million.
  • Cisco Systems is acquiring Selsius Systems for $145 million, with $104 million in cash and $41 million in stock options for Selsius employees.
  • MindSpring has made its 16th acquisition of the year, purchasing Cyber Connections.
  • LSI Logic Corp. will cut 1,200 jobs due to acquisition and economic costs.
  • LSI Logic Corp. reported a net loss of $283 million in the latest quarter.

Sources:

  • "Bruno's Inc. wins approval of bankruptcy plan"
  • "Colonial Pipeline plans $13 million expansion"
  • "Dan River completes acquisition of Bibb"
  • "Cisco Systems to buy Selsius Systems"
  • "MindSpring purchases consumer dial-up service"
  • "LSI to eliminate 1,200 jobs to cut costs"
  • "Federal judge denies Microsoft's request to delay antitrust trial"
  • "Wells Fargo & Co. and Norwest Corp. merger approved by Federal Reserve"
  • "Primestar Inc. and Rupert Murdoch's satellite business abandon merger plans"

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