World Now
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Feb. 6, 2012
Business
France’s Air Liquide, the largest producer of industrial gases, and Air Products & Chemicals Inc. of the U.S. said they have reached agreement to jointly acquire British rival BOC Group for $11.2 billion.
July 14, 1999
BOC Group, a giant British medical firm, said it has gained control of 98.1% of the stock of Spectramed--enough to consummate its proposed $100-million acquisition of the Newport Beach manufacturer of medical equipment.
Sept. 7, 1988
Spectramed, a Newport Beach medical equipment manufacturer with a tumultuous track record, said Thursday that it has agreed to be acquired by a giant British medical company for $100 million in cash.
Aug. 5, 1988
Spectramed, a Newport Beach medical equipment manufacturer with a tumultuous track record, said Thursday it has agreed to be bought by a giant British medical company for $100 million in cash.
Entertainment & Arts
Performing Arts Center patrons probably won’t notice anything unusual when it comes to ordering concert tickets, and that’s the way center officials want it.
Sept. 21, 1986
World & Nation
Twelve solo sailors will leave this port Sunday in the Globe Challenge nonstop race around the world.
Nov. 24, 1989
With but a dozen employees and 1985 revenues of just under $400,000, Luther Medical Products Inc. is not yet even a little league player in the $500-million-a-year market for catheters.
April 2, 1986
In the midst of a dull shift at the Excalibur Club, Chicago waitress Colleen Gallagher’s fortunes took a turn for the better when John Boc, CEO of Meridian Investments Inc., told her to give herself a $1,000 tip.
July 13, 2001
Travel & Experiences
Dick Cross, a competitor in the BOC Challenge solo around-the-world yacht race was rescued from a life raft after abandoning his sinking 46-foot sloop, race officials said.
Sept. 5, 1986