And video game retailer GameStop offers US$55.5b for e-commerce giant eBay.
There have been 11 IPOs this week in New York as stock market booms.
Subsidised arbitration and mediation services for commercial lease disputes kick off.
Meridian also lets market know its revised smelter power deal has so far not been accepted.
But chief executive Marc England says a deeper debate over solutions is crucial.
Government granted the state-owned enterprise a $95m capital facility in August.
New name Accordant said to bring diverse elements of the business together.
Owner John Harman said his was only provider to miss out on long-term deal.
Border restrictions dominate election but Covid creates opportunity for a rethink.
National grid operator says any further relief would have to come from ‘other sources’.
