Yankee Candle OK’s Acquisition

The Yankee Candle Co. Inc. has approved Madison Dearborn Partners LLC’s $1.7 billion acquisition of the firm.

Under the terms of the agreement announced last fall, Yankee stockholders will receive $34.75 in cash, without interest, for each share of common stock they hold (Direct Newsline, Oct.26).

The transaction is expected to close next month.