After reports of Apple's buyout of HopStop.com, another startup was acquired by the tech giant.
Leveraged Buyouts
CVC Capital puts up EUR10.5 billion for a European buyout fund
CVC Capital announced that they've accepted up to EUR10.25 billion in investments and that a further EUR250 million was in the works to be accepted.
Dunedin raises GBP300 million for buyout fund.
Dunedin successfully raised GBP50 million more from their original target of GBP250 million for its latest buyout fund.
ParknShop supermarket chain up for sale for US $2 billion?
Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing is reportedly considering putting up for sale the ParknShop chain for US $2 billion.
VF drops bid for Billabong, says selling price unrealistic
VF Corp. drops its bid to acquire Billabong, Australia's most popular surfing brand, saying that the asking price was too much.
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Apple bought HopStop.com today. HopStop. com, an upstart application, was bought by tech giant Apple today. A spokesperson from Apple confirmed the acquisition, according to Tech Crunch's Anthony Ha.
Grohe announced that they received 4 more bids from rival companies Four additional bidders submitted their intent to offers for Grohe, Europe's lagest bathroom equipment maker.
Apple Inc announced the acquisition of mapping companies, Locationary and HopStop. Apple Inc announced that they have acquired two small companies, Locationary and HopStop.
The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.
Starwood Capital Group LLC announced that they have made an offer to acquire New York based luxury department store chain, Saks Inc.
Columbia's Grupo Aval announced their intent to acquire 100% stake in BBVA Panama Grupo Aval announced that they will pay US$490 million to acquire the Panamanian operations of BBVA Bank.
Cinven to acquire Host Europe, an internet hosting and domain firm, in the amount of GBP 438 million.
Aldrin Resource Corp announced the conclusion of its private placement financing, as well as the acquisition of the Triple M Property.
Claridge Ventures announced that they are set to acquire Indo Global Exchange PTE LTD. Claridge Ventures, Inc. announced that they have entered a stock exchange agreement with the Indo Global Exchange PTE LTD.
