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Aztar Merger and Sale

The Aztar merger has become big news as numerous companies have made offers. Pinnacle, Columbia Sussex, and Ameristar are among the suitors. Read the ongoing saga of who will win Aztar here.

Latest Aztar Merger and Sale News

Pinnacle Receives $78 Million From Aztar
Pinnacle Entertainment
Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Pinnacle will receive $78 million from Aztar as a breakup fee after the company refused to outbid rival suitor Columbia Sussex. The settlement was warmly greeted by analysts.
Columbia Entertainment to Acquire Aztar for $54 Per Share
Tropicana Atlantic City
Saturday, May 20, 2006

It looks like the saga of the Aztar merger is coming to a conclusion as Columbia has entered into an agreement to purchase Aztar for $54 per share.
Pinnacle Stops Bidding for Aztar
Pinnacle Entertainment
Friday, May 19, 2006

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its board of directors unanimously voted not to increase the per-share price under the Company's merger agreement with Aztar Corporation
Aztar Determines That Revised Offer From Columbia Entertainment is Superior
Aztar remains a hot company to buy.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006

In the see-saw battle for Aztar, Columbia now holds the top position after Aztar directors found its offer to be superior to Pinnacle's latest bid.
Analysts Recommend Pinnacle Pass on Aztar
Pinnacle Entertainment
Friday, May 12, 2006

As the bidding war for Aztar continues, gaming analysts are weighing in. The consensus is that Pinnacle should back away from the table.
Columbia Tops Pinnacle's Offer for Aztar Again
The Quarter at the Tropicana in Atlantic City.
Thursday, May 11, 2006

The see-saw battle for Aztar continues after Columbia Entertainment upped its offer to $53 dollars per share for the company. Now it's Pinnacle's turn to think again.
Aztar-Pinnacle Merger Reflects Increased Purchase Price
Pinnacle Entertainment
Monday, May 08, 2006

Aztar Corporation announced Friday that it amended its merger agreement with Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. to increase the purchase price to $51.00 per share of Aztar common stock, subject to adjustment. The amended merger agreement provides for an increase in the termination fee to $52.16 million and termination expenses to up to $25.84 million. It now falls to other suitors to either raise their offer or drop out.
Aztar Says Columbia Entertainment's Offer Remains Best
Aztar will be sold to the highest bidder.
Friday, May 05, 2006

The ball is now in Pinnacle's court to come up with a better offer for Aztar. Columbia Entertainment's proposal remains the best Aztar has seen.
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