Merlin Entertainments chose London over New York for its upcoming IPO. After deciding against a market debut in New York, Blackstone Group LP, CVC Capital Partners Ltd.
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Monitronics International acquires Security Networks LLC
Monitronics International signed today a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Security Networks LLC priced at US$487.5 million in cash and newly issued shares amounting to US$20 million.
EasyJet investors consider US$13 billion order
EasyJet shareholders, Standard Life Investments and M&G Investments, were positioned to support an order for 135 Airbus SAS jets.
Chinese video game maker to launch market debut in Hongkong
Forgame Tech Co. submitted official documents for an IPO later this year. Forgame Tech Co. , a video game production company, has presented its official initial public offering documents to Hong Kong's equity agency and plans to start the IPO later this year, said the sources, who requested not to be identified.
Tribune spinoff speeds newspaper-TV marriage end
Tribune Co plans to dismiss its newspapers from the firm’s TV business, marking the end of news broadcasting and publishing collaboration.
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Melco International Development Ltd. stated it would buy its way into the Russian entertainment industry.
Macau's Lawrence Ho to invest in a Russian casino resort Lawrence Ho, the Macau gambling magnate, is set on extending his global reach after two of his companies entered into an agreement to build a new casino resort.
On Wednesday, US Senators questioned the head of Smithfield Foods Inc as they looked for answers over the proposed sale of the company to China’s Shuanghui International.
C. Larry Pope said takeover by the Chinese would not change anything. Smithfield Foods Inc. Chief Executive Officer C. Larry Pope has answered to lawmakers suspicious of the proposed acquisition of Smithfield Foods Inc.
Yum! Brands increased profit numbers despite backlash in China. Parent company of the world famous Pizza Hut and KFC restaurant chains, Yum! Brands Inc.
Ceasars rose 13% due to web-based gambling optimism. The largest owner of U. S. casinos, Caesars Entertainment Corp. , increased its value by 13% after implementing its plans to provide stocks worth around US$1.
Boulder Brand acquires 80% of Level Life in a bid to expand as it continues product expansion. Boulder Brands, Inc. has acquired 80% of the shares of Gluco Brands LCC, which owns Level Life Foods.
Yottaa secures US $16 million deal to finance expansion projects in Boston and Beijing. Yottaa, developer of performance automation service, announced that it raised another US $16 million in its latest financing round after the commitment of new investor, Intel Capital.
Revolutionary grocery delivery business gets US $8.5 million of series A financing to make its presence felt across the US.
