ADM purchases Australia's GrainCrop for US$2.3 billion. The world's largest corn processor, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co finalized an agreement from GrainCorp Ltd for the purchase of the rest of the Australian crop handler's business and assets.
Leveraged Buyouts
Valeant Acquires Actavis
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is in discussion to acquire Actavis for about US$13 billion. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, the largest publicly listed drug maker in Canada, is in discussion to purchase generics pharmaceutical firm Actavis Inc for US$13 billion.
Vodafone Shareholders Want Higher Bid
Vodafone shareholders, should the US$100 million bid be offered, wants to either merge with Verizon Communications.
Deadline for EDAC Offer Extended
Greenbriar Equity provides deadlines for shares of stock purchase bids. Greenbriar Equity Group disclosed through an announcement released today that the subsidiary corporation of GB Aero Engine LLC and a partner of Briar, GB Aero Engine Merger will give interested acquirers of EDAC Technology's outstanding shares of common stock until 5:00pm EDT of May 6, 2013 to finalize their offers.
Empire State REIT Faces Uphill Legal Climb
A judge of the New York State Supreme Court is set to decide on whether the buyout provision for opposing investors is legal in the Empire State REIT case.
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Only two private equity firms are in the running for Onex Corp's Carestream Health Inc as others pulled out citing uncertain outlook for the company's future.
Arabtec has gained approval for the purchase of 45% of EFECO from its shareholders. Arabtec would be purchasing 45% of Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co or EFECO shares that the Dubai based builder does not already own.
At the opening of market trading, Vodafone shares increased in light of rumored buyout offer from Verizon.
Baidu has acquired PPS Net TV as reported by China Business News. The largest search engine of China, Baidu Inc is now processing the acquisition of PPS Net TV, a Chinese online video company.
Arseus acquires Freedom Pharma to create a global niche for drug compounding. Arseus, in an announcement, made public its acquisition of Freedom Pharmaceuticals.
Nexstar and Mission Broadcasting acquire television stations from Communications Corporation of America and White Knight Broadcasting.
Verizon Communications has hired banking and legal advisers in preparation for a possible US$100 billion bid for Vodafone Group shares in their joint venture.
Integrated Asset Management Group and its affiliate closes US$15 million loan for Skyline Blue Mountain Village.
Wood and pulp producer Georgia-Pacific purchases Buckeye Technologies for US$1.45 billion. The US paper and pulp producer Georgia-Pacific LLC has agreed to purchase Buckeye Technologies for the price of US$1.
