Grifols acquires exclusive licensing agreement as well as future shares in Aradigm. In an announcement, Grifols SA said that it was signing an exclusive licensing agreement for Aradigm's Pulmaquin and othe proprietary drug concoctions on inhaled ciprofloxacin.
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Hospitals Tap Medical Research Facilities to Boost Takeover Stance
Hospitals team with medical research facilities to protect themselves against higher costs (Photo : Reuters)Hospitals with improved medical care for elderly patients, and reduced deadly errors are estimated to get millions of dollars under an incentive program that aims to cut overall Medicare costs.
Clearwire Supports Sprint's Buyout Bid
Clearwire Corp. has agreed on the buyout offer from Sprint Nextel Corp. despite disappointed minority shareholders .
New Venture Bids to Buy Fisker
VL Automotive, a venture between Former General Motors Co. executive Bob Lutz, China's Wanxiang Group and industrialist Gilbert Villarreal, is bidding to acquire Fisker Automotive through a prepackaged bankruptcy deal.
Etisalat Awaits Response on Maroc Bid
Etisalat has yet to receive a response from Vivendi on its Maroc Telecom bid, according to its CEO. Etisalat is still awaiting advice from Vivendi as to its submitted bid for its 53% shareholdings in Maroc Telecom.
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BlackRock purchases real estate investment firm MGPA. In an announcement, BlackRock Inc said that it would be purchasing MGPA, the real estate investment firm in order to expand its real estate portfolio worldwide.
Cermaq fails to obtain the requisite number of shareholder votes to approve the takeover bid for Copeinca.
Payvia purchases Mogreet for its service enhancement. In an announcement by the leader in online and mobile payments, Payvia, it said it had purchased Mogreet, the renowned cloud-based communications program that enables businesses to entertain their mobile clients using enhanced media, video and text messaging.
Websense purchased by Vista Equity Partners. The world leader in providing security to organizations from the recent data theft and cyber attacks, Websense, Inc, disclosed that it got into a finalized acquisition agreement by the primary equity firm that concentrates on investments in data, software and technology based businesses, Vista Equity Partners.
Actavis is set to purchase Warner-Chilcott for specific purposes. Actavis Inc, the generics pharmaceutical company, has announced its intention to purchase Warner Cholcott Plc, the specialty pharma company.
Pactera Technology received a letter of intent from Blackstone and Pactera management officers to bid for the firm.
Golden Equity Investments purchases boutique winery Goosecross Cellars. Golden Equity Investments, a private equity firm based in Golden, Colorado, has acquired the luxury winery that is situated at Yountville, California, Goosecross Cellars.
Clearwire's Class A shareholders to decide on the deal for Sprint. Clearwire Corp's share values hovered above the current bid price of US$2.
Elan purchases two new interests as well as plan for another buyback option to blunt the Royalty Pharma drug offer.
