Africa-focused private equity (PE) fundraisers have secured more than USD2 billion from January to September, according to Private Equity Africa, a publication for fund managers and investors.
Corporations
Sources say Gap Inc setting eyes on India through joint venture with Arvind Brands
The largest clothing retailer in the US is set to enter the Indian market through a joint venture with Arvind Brands, according to sources interviewed by The Economic Times.
Indian firm Tech Mahindra mulls merger with Mahindra Engineering
Information, communication and technology (ICT) solutions provider Tech Mahindra is holding a board meeting on Friday to consider a merger with engineering firm Mahindra Engineering Services.
Protea bets NGN11.13 billion in Nigeria's hospitality industry
Protea Group has invested NGN11.13 billion (over USD70 million) for the development of more hotel brands in Nigeria, according to the group's chief executive officer.
Ferrero won't go public or sell out, eyes expansion in Asia and US instead
Italy's richest man Giovanni Ferrero said that chocolate company Ferrero SpA has no plans to go public or sell out to a bigger rival. Ferrero unveiled his company's vision to expand in Asia and the US in the next decade.
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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND SAYS WILL CONSIDER INCREASING STAKE IN GRAINCORP AFTER FULL TAKEOVER REJECTED
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) said it will consider increasing its stake in GrainCorp after its takeover bid for the grain handler was rejected by the Australian Treasurer on Friday.
The central bank of the Philippines approved the merger between China Bank Savings In and rural bank Unity Bank Inc, expanding China Bank's network to 90 branches.
A report from The Economic Times said mid-sized technology companies in India are hiring experienced executives from larger peers to gain management expertise and skills.
Canadian gas and oil producer Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp (PREC) announced that it has closed the acquisition of light oil and pipeline firm Petrominerales Ltd.
Jacob Cook's private cloud project ArkOS has beaten its funding goal of USD45,000 with a total pledge of USD45,189 from 859 backers with less than a week remaining in a self-hosted crowdfunding campaign.
Mexican airline Interjet is planning to undertake an initial public offering in the latter half of 2014, according to Executive President Miguel Aleman Magnani in an interview with Bloomberg.
Archer Daniels Midland Company notes today's announcement by the Australian Federal Treasurer that he has made an order prohibiting ADM's proposed acquisition of GrainCorp Limited.
Australia rejected the A$2.8 billion takeover of GrainCorp by U.S. agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) on Friday, saying the deal was contrary to the national interests.
Christer Gardell, who co-founded Europe's biggest activist investor Cevian Capital, expects a burst of activity in mergers and acquisitions next year as corporate confidence returns.
