Carl Icahn, a man known for change in acquired companies, has taken a back seat in his latest shareholdings purchase, Nuance Communications.
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France asks banks to be Euronext investors - sources
If the French government will have its way, it wants that a consortium composed of banks and insurers in the country to buy around 34 percent of the Euronext stock exchange.
Cerberus Capital Management Seeking to Increase Shareholdings
Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is seeking to increase shareholdings in Seibu Holdings.
Private equity industry faces new challenge as investors go direct for deals
The private equity industry is facing a new challenge with investors, to avoid the hefty fees being charged by private equity firms, directly buying stakes in companies or go into co-investments.
Survey shows decrease in M&A deal volumes for emerging markets in 2012
A new survey revealed that mergers and acquisitions activity for developed and emerging markets declined in 2012.
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Areva chief executive officer Luc Oursel told French newspaper Le Figaro that they have interest in acquiring nuclear fuel producer Urenco.
In line with its acquisition spree, Qatar National Bank purchases stake in Egypt's National Societe Generale Bank.
International Investment Bank of Bahrain purchases 10% of Leeds United Football Club. Leeds United, the UK football club has sold a 10% stake to the International Investment Bank of Bahrain.
Liberty Global reaches deal with Barclays to purchase 12.7% stake in the latter's Ziggo. Liberty Gobal Inc. has acquired a stake worth 12. 7% in Dutch cable television operator Ziggo NV from Barclays Plc following the British bank's failure to seek buyers in a share sale last week.
John Malone's Liberty Global purchases Ziggo stake from Barclays Bank. Liberty Global, the cable investment firm founded by John Malone, has recently purchased a 12.
Finnair's new Chairman said that Finland should reduce its shareholdings in the national flag carrier, Finnair.
Tanghan Steel has signed a deal with Duferco International Trading Holding to buy 10% stake in the latter as China seeks more steel export.
EADS plans to prevent the planned buyback that is hampering its future growth and capital spending. European aerospace group EADS has made a pledge that it will prevent a supposed share buyback hurting capital spending, dividends and future growth as its shareholders planned to make a vote on proposals to purchase again up to 15% of the company stock.
With the warrants it holds, Warren Buffett can become the largest shareholder of Goldman Sachs. Berkshire Hathaway passed on a golden opportunity to become the largest shareholder in Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
