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LeapFrog Investments scores USD 204 million for second fund
LeapFrog Investments gathered USD 204 million in capital commitments for Fund II. LeapFrog Investments collected USD 204 million for its second fund in just eight months.
BBA Aviation falls as merger talks with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise ends
BBA Aviation plunged as much as 4.1% after merger talks with Dubai Aerospace Enterprises Ltd ceased.
Vodafone may not acquire Kabel Deutschland- Financial Times
The Financial Times reported that Vodafone may not be able to acquire Kabel Deutschland for lack of shareholder approval.
Investors upbeat about Euro zone- survey
Sentix Research Group reported that investor sentiment in the Euro zone was positive and upbeat this month.
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One scenario is the divestment of the L'Oreal shares but Nestle may pull a surprise at the last minute.
Suntory purchases two GSK drink brands for USD2 billion. Japan's Suntory Beverage and Food Ltd has agreed to purchase the Lucozade and Ribena brands from GlaxoSmithKline Plc at a cost of GBP1.
United Arab Bank recently formalized a sponsorship agreement with FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona, the Spanish football giant, had further strengthened its partnership with the Gulf region as it announced last Sunday the forging of a three year deal with UAE financial institution United Arab Bank.
Zoopla engaged the services of Credit Suisse for its IPO. Zoopla, the British property website, had engaged the services of the investment bank Credit Suisse in order to explore growth opportunities.
In an expected move, Versace is set to sell minority shares. The Italian luxury goods house Versace was, eariier this year was in discussion with a sale to Qatar, contracted to privately sell a minority stake in 2013.
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments Group had drafted plans to undertake an IPO. The Merlin Entertainments Group has planned to raise nearly GBP3 billion or USD4.
Three teenage 'exorcists' claim UK is overcome by Satan's work and spells from Harry Potter.
Slovenia officials said on Friday that it had planned liquidation of two small lenders to ensure financial stability.
The smartwatch had been seen as the latest addition to the consumer electronics market however a source said the device would not change anything in the industry.
An agreement was made between EU Commission and bank officials for a capital hike for the world's oldest bank.