A online WSJ report on Wednesday said that the early discussions between Microsoft and Nokia to purchase the latter's device unit have faltered with no chance of getting renewed.
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Carlyle buys Marelli Motori
The Carlyle Group acquires Italian generator company Marelli Motori. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of the Carlyle Group's logo. The Carlyle Group has closed the deal to acquire Marelli Motori from previous owner Melrose Industries.
Cole Real Estate Shareholders Approve Charter Amendments
During its annual shareholders' meeting, Cole Real Estate Investments voted to approve the amendments for its company's charter along it to be listed in the New York Stock Exchange by June 20, 2013.
Vimpelcom's Orascom Withdraws Bid For Wind Mobile
Orascom, the subsidiary of Vimpelcom, had withdrawn its bid to gain majority interest in Wind Mobile.
Sandberg: Facebook Has Never Been Stronger Since IPO
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer for Facebook Inc. said that the company is in a better position after going public.
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According to sources, Icahn-backed Forest Laboratories is among mid-sized drug makers to eye for Elan.
Carl Icahn reiterated his interests in owning Dell and said that the US$5.2 billion refinancing from the investment bank is expected in the next couple of weeks.
Stratasyst Ltd. will acquire consumer printer manufacturer, MakerBot in a deal valued around US$403 million.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday:Billionaire investor Carl Icahn promised Dell Inc shareholders that the company would buy back up to $16 billion of stock if they join his campaign to stop the computer maker from going private.
Kudu, the Saudi Arabian fast food chain, is set to sell off its majority shareholdings to private bidders.
SoftBank is nearing the completion of the acquisition of the Sprint Nextel deal. SoftBank Corp of Japan had completed another step in its current bid to acquire Sprint Nextel Corp, the US wireless provider.
CLSA Brokerage, owned by Credit Agricole SA, was sold to CITIC Securities but Taiwanese regulators may reject the sale.
BC Partners have finally closed the deal to acquire Springer Science from EQT V and GIC. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Springer Science+Business Media.
Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Co. agreed to a buyout deal with Interval Capital. Interval Capital closed the deal to buy Texas-based Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Co.
