McDermott International shareholders on Tuesday approved a merger with Chicago Bridge & Iron Co that creates a vertically integrated onshore and offshore engineering and construction company, thwarting an attempt by offshore drilling contractor Subsea 7 to block the deal. More than 50 percent of McDermott shareholders supported the merger and approved a 3-to-1 reverse stock split, according to a spokesman. CB&I shareholders also voted in favor the deal, the companies said, and the combination is expected to close on May 10. …read more
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