The purchase of Virgin Media by Liberty Global revises conduct of company online. United Kingdom television cable provider Virgin Media Inc has been bought out by media giant Liberty Global Inc.
Corporations
Marchionne: Fiat-Chrysler Merger Could Be Possible by Year-End
Fiat's executive Sergio Marchionne expects the merger between the Italian carmaker and United States' Chrysler to close by the end of the year once he agrees on the buyout of the stake in the American unit.
Coach Bargain Shares Attract Takeover Bids
Coach's financial performance makes it ripe for rival bids. Coach Inc, the maker of luxury handbags and heels are now giving bargains for its luxury brand.
Apple to Team Up with Beats by Dr Dre
Apple Inc executives met with Beats LLC executives for Project Daisy. Apple Inc, after its shareholder meeting, is now keen on doing business and one of its projects is its current discussions with Beats Electronics LLC.
Air Asia Approved for Investment
Air Asia gets to second step in operating airline in India. Air Asia Bhd has been give approval by Indian regulators to enter into a joint venture for an Indian airline.
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Verizon and Vodafone discussing future of Verizon Wireless. Verizon Communications Inc, which is now deep in a battle for control with Vodafone Group Plc, has proposed to dissolve their relationship through the wireless joint venture.
Islamic bonds to be issued by Emirates Airline. The world's largest airline in terms of international traffic, Emirates Airline would begin holding meetings with investors for the possible sale of Islamic bonds called sukuks.
Funding from equity firms raised by Grameen Koota. Grameen Financial Services Pvt Ltd is a microfinance firm more known as Grameen Koota. In its third round of equity fund raising, it was able to raise Rs 53.
Special committee acquiesces to Michael Dell's offer. After months of speculation and back and forth discussions, a special committee comprising Dell Inc's board of directors announced that after evaluation, the best alternative for shareholders would be to sell off the company.
Nasdaq and SharesPost to create new market for privately held securities. A new marketplace for shares trading of unlisted companies would be rolled out as a joint venture between Nasdaq and SharesPost Inc.
Consortium of equity firms deliberating on whether to pursue purchase of Life Tech. A joint offer is being mulled for the purchase of Life Technologies Corp.
ISS and Glass Lane calling for heads to roll in Autonomy takeover loss. Two proxy advisers have called out to fellow Hewlett Packard shareholders to move for the ouster of several board directors.
VEBA and Fiat most likely to break impasse to avoid lowered share value at IPO. In recent remarks, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said that the Italian carmaker would most likely agree to the valuation of VEBA for its 41.
Ferro made it clear that it wanted to sell more of its assets as it continues to see drop in its operating profit.
