Lotte Department Store was considering an IPO in Singapore worth US$1 billion. Lotte Department Store was planning of have an initial public offering in Singapore.
Corporations
Synovus announces launch of IPO
Synovus Financial Corp launched their US$130 million public offering. Synovus Financial Corp. announced the commencement of the company's underwritten public offering.
Becknell acquires US$34 million worth of industrial properties
Becknell Industrial announced the acquisition of industrial properties amounting to US$34 million. Becknell Industrial announced new acquisitions amounting to US$33.
Merger between two of US huge retail stores completed
Nash Finch Co. and Spartan Stores Inc enters into a merger valued at US $1.3 billion. Nash Finch Co. and Spartan Stores Inc. agreed to an all-stock business agreement which is estimated to be worth US $1.
Mercia Fund Management invests GBP150,000 in Oxford Genetics
Oxford Genetics received GBP150,000 funding from Mercia Fund Management. Mercia Fund Management, a venture capital fund manager, invested GBP150,000 in Oxford Genetics.
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In the Tour de France, sponsorship is not only for the big corporations but for the smaller businesses as well.
Sprouts Farmers Markets announced the start of its initial public offering. Sprouts Farmers Markets LLC announced the start of its initial public offering.
Althon Energy Inc said that the company has filed for a public offering worth US$345 million Althon Energy Inc announced that they have file for an initial public offering (IPO) valued at US$345 million.
The first half of the year saw investments in agri-business rise 75% in India. Investments in Indian agri-business firms rose 75% in the first half of 2013.
TPSF shareholders announced that KRR will manage US$78 worth of assets. Shareholders of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk (TPSF) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement with KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts).
Wisconsin bill that supported business financing and job creation was signed by Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Thursday that supported business financing as well as the creation of jobs in Wisconsin.
Hasbro and Disney announced that they have formed a better strategic merchandising affiliation for the Disney/Marvel properties.
A sneak peak of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film made by Disney and Marvel was shown to fans at this year's Comic Con.
Hong Kong's stock market was adversely affected by the summer lull. The summer vacation seemed to have penetrated the stock market in Hong Kong. The summer lull sent trading volumes to its lowest point Monday since September 4, 2012.
