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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 7:40 am

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Releases Selected Projected Financial Information

VANCOUVER, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - In September 2010, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI; TSX: ANP) ("Angiotech" or the "Company") entered into confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-use agreements (as amended, the "Confidentiality ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-30T00:47:16Z)

McKenna sues over Berkey defeat

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Rob McKenna sued a Seattle political consultant Friday, alleging the firm deliberately concealed the source of money used in its campaign to oust state Sen. Jean Berkey, D- Everett, in the primary. The eight-page lawsuit ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T07:42:27Z)

AIA Hong Kong IPO Up as Much as 17% -- an AIG Win

Back in June, the board of American International Group ( AIG ) rejected a reduced bid by Prudential ( PUK ) for AIA, the Asian life insurance unit of the troubled U.S. company. Prudential's initial offer was $35.5 billion. When it could not raise enough ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

Billy King talks about his old buddy, Allen Iverson »

Allen Iverson is officially the most famous player in the history of Turkish basketball, surpassing guys that I don't know and don't care to Google. Heck, he's probably the most famous player in the history of Europe. The Answer is taking his talents ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-30T13:26:03Z)

DISH Network and Fox strike deal

(CNN) -- DISH Network and Fox have struck a distribution deal, ending a month-long standoff that blacked out channels for millions of satellite television customers. The new agreement -- announced by the companies Friday -- will restore access to FX ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-30T08:32:34Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league Championships Series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

EA buys Angry Birds publisher Chillingo

Electronic Arts has snapped up Chillingo, a U.K. publisher of Angry Birds and other iPhone and iPad games, for less than $20 million in cash, according to sources close to the deal. Holly Rockwood, EA's spokesperson, confirmed the purchase Wednesday ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-20T18:24:14Z)

Girardi, Yankees finalize 3-year deal

NEW YORK — Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league championships series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-30T01:37:23Z)

AIA expands Hong Kong IPO to $20.5 billion

HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong listing of AIG 's Asian unit, which aims to raise funds for repaying U.S. federal bailout loans, has been expanded to $20.5 billion. AIA Group Ltd. said in a statement late Friday it increased the number of shares offered from 7 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

Dish Signs Deal with Fox: Customers Will Keep Getting World Series

Dish Network ( DISH ) customers will continue to be able to watch baseball's World Series on their TV sets after the satellite TV company reached a long-term deal with News Corp.'s ( NWS ) Fox on Friday. So far, Cablevision ( CVC ) subscribers are still ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-30T07:20:59Z)

Maine's 5 gubernatorial candidates offer ideas to ramp up recession-battered economy

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

5 Maine gov candidates to debate

AUGUSTA, Maine— With the election for governor just a few days off, the five candidates are set to hold their final televised debate on the issues facing Maine. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T13:40:22Z)

Verizon Wireless makes record payment to settle wireless overcharges

To end a 10-month inquiry by the Federal Communications Commission into mystery data charges on millions of customers' bills, Verizon Wireless agreed Thursday to refund $52.8 million, pay the government $25 million, and make changes to avoid similar ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-30T06:02:14Z)

Iverson agrees deal with Turkey's Besiktas

Allen Iverson has agreed in principle to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Turkish professional basketball team Besiktas. Iverson is expected to officially sign with the club this weekend and will begin his overseas career the week of Nov. 8. His ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T07:00:41Z)

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals signs recapitalization deal to reduce debt

VANCOUVER - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TSX:ANP) said Friday it has signed a recapitalization deal that will see the drug developer's debtholders takeover the company. The company said it has signed a deal with holders of 73 per cent of its 7.75 per ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-10-30T00:32:57Z)

FCC: Verizon Wireless must pay nearly $78M over fake fees

NEW YORK — Federal regulators say Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay a fine of $25 million and at least $52.8 million in refunds to customers who inadvertently racked up data charges on their phones over the last three years. The Federal Communications ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

UPDATE: Public Disclosure Commission rejects staff-negotiated deal with Moxie Media's Lisa ...

UPDATE: The five-member state Public Disclosure Commission rejected a stipulated agreement between its staff and Moxie Media's Lisa MacLean. Instead, it will ask the state attorney general to push a civil action against MacLean. The commission met this ... (Source: TheNewsTribune.com (blog) 2010-10-29T02:28:40Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes 3-year deal to stay with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi  (FSY) understands that by signing on for three more years with the New York Yankees he'll have the delicate task of guiding an aging Core Four through the final stages of their careers. The Yankees and their manager ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-30T06:45:11Z)

Electronic Arts buys British game maker Chillingo

Electronic Arts Inc. confirmed Wednesday it had purchased Chillingo, the British publisher of Angry Birds and other iPhone and iPad games. People close to the deal said EA paid less than $20 million in cash. Holly Rockwood, EA's spokeswoman, would not ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-21T01:05:06Z)

Verizon Wireless, FCC strike deal on 'mystery charges'

The Federal Communications Commission says that Verizon Wireless has agreed to change some of its business practices and shell out at least $77.8 million to resolve the government's investigation into three years of unjustified charges to some 15 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T00:41:18Z)

Fox, Dish settle dispute, but Channel 8 may feel pinch next

Dish Network LLC and Fox Networks have reached agreements that put the Fox Sports channels back on the air and keep the local Fox network station from going off. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The agreement brings Dallas Stars and Mavericks ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-30T04:57:49Z)

Allen Iverson signs a two-year deal with Turkish club

Allen Iverson is taking his talents abroad. While stars like LeBron James and Chris Bosh headed for South Beach and Amare Stoudemire decided to star on Broadway, Iverson, a pint-sized former MVP and scoring champion, couldn't find a suitable home in the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T03:39:04Z)

Moxie Media's Lisa MacLean accepts deal with PDC staff, will pay $30,000 fine if commission ...

The state Public Disclosure Commission will decide this morning whether to accept a deal between commission staff and Moxie Media's Lisa MacLean. If accepted, MacLean will pay $30,000 in fines and costs. The state Public Disclosure Commission will decide ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-10-28T17:03:10Z)

5 Maine gubernatorial candidates to debate

With the election just a few days off, the five candidates for Maine governor are set to hold their final televised debate. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be the fourth debate or forum in the final ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T13:26:03Z)

UPDATE 1-Angiotech announces deal with debt holders

NEW YORK Oct 29 (Reuters) - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals ( ANP.TO ) ( ANPI.O ) has come to a deal with its debt holders that will reduce its total debt by $250 million. The Vancouver-based company reached an agreement with almost three quarters of its senior ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-30T01:15:54Z)

Kentucky Kingdom Won't Reopen Next Summer

LOUISVILLE (AP) - Officials say Kentucky Kingdom won't reopen next year as hoped. The Kentucky Fair Board and investor Ed Hart said the delay is because they need the General Assembly to approve bonds to finance improvements at the Louisville amusement ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T23:14:13Z)

AIG Raises $17.8 Billion in AIA Hong Kong Initial Public Offer

Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. raised about HK$138.3 billion ($17.8 billion) selling shares in its main Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., according to a statement, making it the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong. AIG sold 7 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T03:41:24Z)

ToysRUs Great Christmas Book brings $5,600 in Savings and there is an iPad App for it

ToysRUs packaged 50 free gifts-with-purchase deals in the 80 pages thick Holiday toy catalog. The Great Big Christmas Book also will be available in convenient digital formats, including an interactive Apple iPad App, as well as through an exclusive sneak ... (Source: I4U 2010-10-28T19:26:20Z)

Kentucky Kingdom won't reopen

LOUISVILLE - Officials say Kentucky Kingdom won't reopen next year as hoped. The Kentucky Fair Board and investor Ed Hart said the delay is because they need the General Assembly to approve bonds to finance improvements at the Louisville amusement park ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-29T23:50:00Z)

No deal yet on Kentucky Kingdom as negotiations continue

After months of negotiations, Kentucky State Fair Board officials and Louisville businessman Ed Hart have yet to strike a deal to reopen the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. And plans for Hart to present his business plan and a proposed lease agreement ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-17T22:16:52Z)

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