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Forbo Board Allows CVC to Bid

Eglisau, Switzerland, March 2--Forbo Holding AG late February 25 cleared the way for a Sfr705 million ($607 million) takeover offer from private equity group CVC Capital Partners that should bring to a head a fight for control of the company.

Bentley Prince Street Uses Post Production Yarn to

Los Angeles, CA, March 1--Bentley Prince Street, known for its design-leading products as well as its sustainability practices, has developed a process to create top-quality commercial carpet in a way that benefits the environment.

Federated & May Announce $17B Merger

Cincinnati, New York & St. Louis, February 28--Federated Department Stores and May Department Stores today announced that they have entered into a merger agreement. Each share of May will be converted into the right to receive $17.75 per share of cash and

Armstrong CEO Predicts 'Substantial' Delay

Lancaster, PA, February 25—-According to a report in the Lancaster New Era, after four years of trying to get out of bankruptcy, Armstrong World Industries may have been sent back to square one.

Report: CVC Bids for Forbo

London, England, February 25—-According to the Financial Times, the CVC venture capital group has increased its offer for Forbo, the Swiss industrial specialities group, from SFR 330/share to SFR 350-370 a share.

Judge Rejects Armstrong Reorganization Plan

Lancaster, PA, February 24--Armstrong Holdings Inc. today announced that federal bankruptcy judge Eduardo C. Robreno issued a ruling on February 23 finding that the AWI Plan of Reorganization was not confirmable.

Lowe’s 4Q Earnings Up 26.7%

Mooresville, NC, February 23--Lowe's Companies reported net earnings of $508 million for the quarter, a 26.7 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 30.6 percent to $0.64.