May 16 (Reuters) - Essendant Inc:
* ESSENDANT CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF TWO PROPOSALS: AN UNSOLICITED ALL-CASH OFFER FROM STAPLES, INC. AND A CONTINGENT CASH PAYMENT FROM GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AS AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE AGREED UPON MERGER
* ESSENDANT- CONFIRMED THAT IT RECEIVED AN UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM STAPLES, INC. TO ACQUIRE ALL SHARES OF ESSENDANT STOCK FOR $11.50 PER SHARE IN CASH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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