Dallas, TX 12/23/2011 2:41:57 AM
News / Finance

WCA Waste Shares Rally after Company Agrees to be Acquired by Macquarie Infrastructures Partners II (WCAA)

Shares of WCA Waste Corporation (NASDAQ: WCAA) are soaring in trading today after the Houston, Texas-based company agreed to be acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II (MIP II). Under the terms of the agreement, MIP II will acquire all outstanding shares of WCA common stock for $6.50 per share in cash.

WCA shares rose to a new 52-week high of $6.43 in trading today. At last check, the stock was up more than 30% on above average volume. The rally has pushed WCA shares above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

To get more information on WCA Waste Corporation please click here