Monday, July 2, 2007

Reddy Ice says to be acquired; cuts 2007 outlook

(Reuters) - July 2 - Reddy Ice Holdings Inc. , a maker of packaged ice, said it agreed to be acquired by certain funds managed by hedge fund GSO Capital Partners LP in a deal with a total value of about $1.1 billion. The purchase price of $31.25 a share in cash represents a premium of about 9.6 percent over the stock's Friday close of $28.52, Reddy Ice said in a statement.



The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2007.


Read more at Reuters.com Mergers News

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