The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday, including Microsoft, Comcast, Green Dot, Goldman Sachs and others.
Deals
Aurora Capital Group completes acquisition of National Technical Systems
Aurora Capital Group has completed its previously-announced acquisition of National Technical Systems. The cash acquisition priced at USD 23 per share was at a 39% premium to the closing price of NTS on August 15.
Tomkins explores potential $7 billion sale -sources
Tomkins Plc is exploring a sale that could value the private-equity owned global manufacturer of auto parts and building products at as much as $7 billion, several people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Carlson board authorizes review of strategic options for TGI Fridays Restaurants
The Board of Directors of global hospitality and travel firm Carlson has given its approval for the evaluation of strategic alternatives for American casual bar and grill TGI Fridays Restaurants.
Time Warner's magazine unit files for spin-off
Time Warner Inc moved another step closer to spinning off its magazine assets as Time Inc, the publisher of People, Fortune and the eponymous newsweekly Time, filed with regulators on Friday to list itself as a standalone company.
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eMedia Networks International Corporation today announced a proposal by Jasvir Athwal, Darren Reiter and David Mears, all directors and officers of the Company, for the Company to go private.
A&B Properties, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to sell Maui Mall to a partnership of Denver-based Alberta Development Partners and an affiliate of Chicago-based Walton Street Capital, LLC.
My Little Paris, a French subscription service a city guide has been acquired this week by Aufeminin. Multiple sources indicate that the transaction was valued at USD 90 million (EU 66.7 million).
Niche, a startup that helps connects brands with social media celebrities has announced that it has successfully raised USD 550k in funding and at the same time, have finally opened their website to the public.
Skip Hop, founded 10 years ago by Ellen and Michael Diamant, makers of children's gears, sell its majority stake to a private equity firm, Fireman Capital Partners.
The planned merger between Bally Technologies and SHFL Entertainment received recommendations for approval from the Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission without any questions.
Sift successfully raises USD 2 million in seed funding for its personalized shopping app and at the same time, releases its iPhone app. Funding is led by DN Capital and from its previous investors.
The government of Brazil divested its ownership stakes in two major airports to groups of multiple buyers as part of its strategy to improve the country's infrastructure in time for the World Cup.
Comcast Corp, is currently considering a bid for Time Warner Cable, a deal that would unify the two largest cable providers in the United States - sources.
