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Ackman Owned Sprout Stake Before Ally Valeant Bought Drugmaker

Investor Bill Ackman, who allied himself with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. in a drug-industry takeover battle last year, held a small stake in the company Valeant agreed to acquire this week, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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In December, drilling contractor Ensign Energy Services Inc. told California regulators that it planned to dismiss as many as 700 workers.

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Ackman Owned Sprout Stake Before Ally Valeant Bought Drugmaker

Investor Bill Ackman, who allied himself with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. in a drug-industry takeover battle last year, held a small stake in the company Valeant agreed to acquire this week, according to a person familiar with the matter.