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Beazer Homes adopts shareholder rights plan

Jul. 31, 2009
Homebuilder Beazer Homes Inc. on Friday said its board adopted a new shareholder rights plan aimed at preserving the tax benefits it can book from its prior losses. Under the plan, one right will be distributed for each outstanding share as of the close of...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa