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Company said to be seeking a higher bid or more time to win shareholder support for the deal.

Company said to be seeking a higher bid or more time to win shareholder support for the deal.

Late pickup salvages otherwise lackluster year for takeovers.

Late pickup salvages otherwise lackluster year for takeovers.

Value of fourth-quarter deals is lowest in more than a year.

Value of fourth-quarter deals is lowest in more than a year.

Busiest industries for dealmaking are natural resources, healthcare, financial services and technology.