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Checkview recently concluded transfer and acquisition of Checkpoint. In an announcement made by Checkpoint Sytems, Inc today, it disclosed that the sale of its Canadian and US Checkview organization to an associate of Platinum Equity was recently concluded.

Qiwi, the payment solutions provider from Russia, is set to do an IPO at Nasdaq. Qiwi Plc, the Russian instant payment operator is now in the process of conducting an IPO at the Nasdaq Stock Market.

CTPartners acquires Augmentum for an undisclosed amount. CTPartners Executive Search Inc, a publicly listed company in the NYSE, has announced that it has purchased Augmentum Consulting Ltd, the premier executive search firm in London.

Klockner Pentaplast to issue notes worth Eur225 million. The largest producer of rigid plastic film for packaging purposes, Klockner Pentaplast, has set the price of Eur225 million in Senior PIK notes due on 2017 with an interst rate of 10.

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According to the Il Messagero, Telecom Italia would be selling off its fixed line network to Casa Depositi e Prestiti.

Ista to sell bonds to cover sale by CVC Capital. Ista International would be selling bonds to help CVC Capital Partners' Eur3. 1 billion or US$4. 1 billion buyout of the German metering company.

Newell is selling two of its business units in a bid to lower costs and boost profits. Newell Rubbermaid Inc will be putting up its Hardware and Teach Platform businesses.

After a two year wait, the Rwandan bourse is preparing an IPO of I&M Bank. The Rwandan Stock Exchange is now in the midst of planning its first listing since June of 2011.

Westlake Chemicals purchases the pipe and foundation group business of Certain Teed. Westlake Chemical, the specialty chemicals producer, has purchased the business of Certain Teed, which includes PVC pipe, fittings, foundation and profiles.

OfficeMax faces suit from investor for breach of fiduciary duties. An OfficeMax Inc shareholder has filed suit against the directors of the company as it seeks to stop the takeover by Office Depot Inc.

Verizon CEO said that it would not pay premium for buyout of Vodafone in its joint venture. According to Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam it would like to buy out its joint venture partner Vodafone but will not do so at any cost.

Roper purchases Managed Health Care Associates for an estimated US$1 billion. Industrial manufacturing specialist Roper has recently acquired Managed Health Care Associates.

STX Corp to sell STX Energy Co shares to Hahn & Company. An STX spokesman confirmed Friday that STX Corp would be selling off 43. 15% shareholdings in its afflilate STX Energy Co Ltd to private equity firm Hahn & Company.

Colony American Homes offers IPO to press on its acquisition scheme of single family rental homes.