AMERITRADE HLDG CORP NEW (Nasdaq Small Cap: AMTD)
Cramer owns 5000 shares just bought 500 more for his charitable trust.
recent news;
Ameritrade Shareholders Approve Acquisition of TD Waterhouse; Deal Benefits Clients & Shareholders
OMAHA, Neb., Jan 04, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ameritrade Holding Corporation
(NASDAQ:AMTD) announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the proposed
acquisition of TD Waterhouse at a special shareholders meeting. The acquisition
received the necessary votes for approval with over 97 percent of the votes cast
in favor of the deal. Over 72 percent of shareholders voted.
Ameritrade's Board of Directors also declared the $6.00 per share special cash
dividend, contingent on the closing of the acquisition of TD Waterhouse.(1)
Closing of the acquisition is expected on Jan. 24, 2006.
The Company will conduct a conference call on Jan. 25, 2006, at 6:30 a.m. CT
(7:30 a.m. ET). Topics for the call will include results from the December
quarter, the vision of the combined company and financial outlook for fiscal
year 2006 and 2007.
I would try to enter here at 25.20 to 25.50 less if possible, watch for a day or so .