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Scotia Group Jamaica (SGJL) Buyout Proposal at J$61.50 Per Share
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL) has proposed to go private through a buyout by its majority owner, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Limited (SCHL). SCHL would acquire the remaining SGJL shares for J$61.50 ($0.38) per share, approximately 13% above SGJL's 30-day volume-weighted average price. Currently, SCHL owns 71.78% of SGJL's issued share capital. The expected timeline for completing the proposal is in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and court approvals, with results potentially impacting SGJL’s operations. As of October 31, 2025, SGJL's total assets were J$774 billion.
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Microsoft (MSFT) Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 7% of Workforce
Microsoft (MSFT) plans its first voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of its U.S. workforce, targeting workers at senior director level and below. Approximately 228,000 employees are currently with the company as of June 2025. This initiative comes as Microsoft ramps up spending on data centers in response to the demand from cloud clients. Furthermore, changes in stock distribution are being implemented, allowing managers more flexibility in employee compensation.
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