Argos, the biggest cement manufacturer in Colombia, is offering 250 million preferred shares in a two stage sale to raise funds for its expansion plans.

Bord Gais announces sale of Bord Gais Energy to the 'usual names'. Irish utility firm Bord Gais is in the process of concluding the sale of its retail unit in 2013.

Verdesian Life Sciences acquires Plant Syence for an undisclosed amount. Verdesian Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Paine & Partners has announced the acquisition of all the assets of Plant Syence Ltd and its affiliates.

PLH acquires Pipeworx with the assistance of Energy Capital Partners. In a statement, PLH Group Inc disclosed that it acquired Pipeworx Ltd. with support from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners.

Instart Logic raises new funding for its expansion plans. In an announcement by Instart Logic, it was disclosed that the company was able to secure US$17 million financial infusion coming from its Series B fundraising round.

China's Longyuan Power Group would not be competing with Thai Egco PCL for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia.

Zeder Investments is purchasing Capespan Group shares from Total Produce. A private investor in agricultural companies has announced that it would be purchasing in Capespan Group Ltd, South Africa's biggest fruit export company.

Meilleurtaux.com sale has been completed to Equistone Partners. BPCE announced today the completion of sale of its hundred percent shareholdings in Meilleurtaux.

Eli Lilly, in its bid to remain at the forefront of Alzheimer's diagnostics, purchases Siemen's imaging agents.

Liberty Global seeking to purchase Kabel Deutschland to prevent Vodafone's bid for the cable operator.