Good outlook for CIBC bid

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CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE $115 (Toronto symbol CM; Conservative Growth and Income Portfolios, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 399.7 million; Market cap: $46.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.1; Dividend yield: 4.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www. cibc.com) has increased its takeover offer for Chicago-based PrivateBancorp Inc. (Nasdaq symbol PVTB). PrivateBancorp mainly lends to small and mid-sized businesses. The company also provides wealth management services and operates in 12 U.S. markets, including Chicago. In June 2016, CIBC originally offered to pay $3.8 billion U.S. (40% in cash and 60% in stock). However, PrivateBancorp’s stock has jumped 70% since the deal was announced, and its shares now trade above that bid. As a result, CIBC has raised its offer to $4.9 billion U.S. (still 40% in cash and 60% in stock). Based on current prices, the new bid is worth $60.18 U.S. a share; that’s higher than PrivateBancorp’s current price of $59.51 U.S. PrivateBancorp’s shareholders will vote on the new offer in mid-May. If they approve, CIBC…