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Servelec to float 68.3 million shares, UK's biggest tech IPO in three years

Servelec's initial public offering is said to be the largest technology listing in the UK in three years. The software and services company is expected to float 68.3 million shares worth GBP122 million on the London Stock Exchange.


Chinese regulators plans resumption of IPOs in China next month

After a 14-month freeze on initial public offerings, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said it expects a resumption of public listings by January next year.

Sun Biomedical negotiating acquisition of Swiss firm Parvulus Medical

Australia-based diagnostic device firm Sun Biomedical had been negotiating the acquisition of biodegradable heart surgery device Parvulus Medical in an exclusive arrangement that will conclude on January 15.

Italian sovereign fund is frontrunner to acquire minority stake in Versace

State-backed sovereign fund Fondo Strategico Italiano is currently the leading bidder for a minority stake in Italian fashion company Versace. The possible deal is reportedly worth EUR850 million.


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