Capital 1-Discover merger wins shareholder approval

Capital One and Discover Stockholders Approve Capital One’s Proposed Acquisition of Discover
Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that each company’s respective stockholders have voted to approve Capital One’s previously announced acquisition of Discover at each company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting").
Capital One-Discover merger wins shareholder approval
The $35 billion transaction has faced pushback from critics on antitrust grounds since it was announced a year ago. The vote today puts the deal one step closer to closing.
Discover, Capital One shareholders approve $35B merger
The shareholder votes are among several procedural hurdles the firms must clear before the acquisition can be completed.
Capital One, Discover stockholders approve acquisition agreement
Capital One Financial (COF) and Discover Financial Services (DFS) announced that each company’s respective stockholders have voted to approve
Could a Capital One, Discover merger benefit customers?
Shareholders for Capital One and Discover are voting on a proposed merger that could shift the credit card industry. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Capital One, Discover shareholders approve deal
Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) holders approved the planned $35 billion purchase of Discover. The shareholders of each company approved the deal in separate votes on Tuesday,
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