Church & Dwight (CHD) announced yet another big increase to its payout today, setting up 2012 to be the the household product company’s 16th consecutive year of dividend growth. continue…

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) announced a definitive agreement to acquire El Paso Corporation (EP) in a $38 billion transaction on Sunday, a deal that will create the largest natural gas pipeline network in the country and immediately boost the dividends/distributions of four different organizations. continue…

Harlesyville Group (HGIC), which just last month raised its dividend for the 25th consecutive year, announced this morning that it has agreed to be acquired by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. continue…

Walter Energy (WLT) has popped nearly 30% this morning on a report that Anglo American could offer a huge premium for the beaten-down coal miner. continue…

The Clorox Company (CLX) is trading much higher today on news that legendary activist investor Carl Icahn — the company’s largest shareholder, with a 9.4% stake — has offered to take the company private for about $10.2 billion. continue…

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) this morning announced plans to buy Ameron International (AMN) for $85 per share in cash. Each company’s board of directors unanimously approved the deal, which will pay Ameron shareholders a 28% premium to Friday’s closing price. continue…

Atlantic Power Corporation (AT) announced an agreement to acquire Capital Power Income this morning. The power producer expects the deal to be immediately accretive to cash available for distribution, and therefore completion of the transaction will coincide with a 5% increase to its monthly dividend. continue…

VF Corporation (VFC) announced an agreement to acquire The Timberland Company (TBL) this morning for $43 per share, a 43% premium to Friday’s closing price. continue…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN) announced a deal to sell its Arby’s chain in a deal estimated at $430 million this morning, sending shares higher in pre-market trading. continue…

Transatlantic Holdings, inc. (TRH) and Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) announced the signing of a merger agreement this morning, bringing together a reinsurance firm with a long dividend growth streak and a specialty insurance company with a budding payout. continue…

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