In foreign takeovers, Canadian companies aren’t just the hunted
Despite the low loonie and the hype around the foreign takeovers of Rexall and Rona, Canadian companies are cross-border shopping in a big way, too
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Lowe’s withdraws plans for Rona takeover
Rona’s shares drop over 10 per cent
Lowe’s withdraws bid to buy Rona
U.S. home-improvement giant Lowe’s is no longer seeking to buy Canada’s Rona Inc. The U.S. retailer had planned to acquire the...
The Lowe down on Rona
As Quebec prepares to block a takeover of Rona, shareholders wonder whose side the company is on
Rona’s shares soar on takeover offer
Rona executives say they’re not interested in a $1.76 billion takeover offer from rival home improvement chain Lowe’s, but...
The Commons: Home improvement
The morning after the night before, Michael Ignatieff went for a stroll down the adhesives aisle of a Rona in suburban Gatineau. A...