BJ’s May Be Target of Hostile Bid
December 29, 2010
BJ’s stock was active in pre-market trading this morning on reports that U.S. buyout firm Leonard Green & Partners remains intent on acquisition if the wholesale club does not initiate an auction within the next few weeks.
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