Absa, a Barclays subsidiary to establish fund to purchase African equities. The Johannesburg based subsidiary of Barclays Plc, Absa Asset Management is planning to establish a US$100 million fund to be used to invest in African shares.
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British Land for New Investments to Raise US$745 million
GBP500 million to be raised by British Land for new investment opportunities. British Land said that it intends to raise GBP 500 million or US$745. 02 million from its shareholders in order to fund new investment opportunities.
Goldman Hired to Sell RWE Unit
RWE to sell its oil and gas unit with the help of Goldman Sachs. The second largest utilities provider in Germany, RWE has engaged the services of Goldman Sachs to oversee the sale DEA, its oil and gas exploration unit.
Commerzbank Bidders Line Up Offers
Commerzbank's property portfolio up for grabs. The sale of Commerzbank has created a buzz within the industry, making many private equity firms and property lenders to stand up and take notice.
Police Investigation on HP Purchase of Autonomy
HP purchase of Autonomy now under investigation by the US and UK regulators. Technology giant Hewlett Packard has told BBC that the Serious Fraud Office of the UK is currently investigating the activities of Autonomy.
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Temasek buys stake in Evonik. Temasek Holdings, the Singapore state investor will purchase shares in the German company, Evonik Industries according to people close to one of the owners of Evonik.
Directors hope to reap same success in Mozambique project. Three major executives that took part in the creation and sale of Cove Energy Plc have come together again to raise funds for an oil and gas exploration project in Mozambique.
E.ON still on its plan to divest non-performing assets. The largest utilities service provider in Germany E. ON has denied reports that it would spin off its renewable energy unit in order to reduce outstanding debt of in its balance sheet.
Henkel is the front runner for the vacant ThyssenKrupp Chairman position. Ulrich Lehner, former Henkel CEO is tabbed to be the next chairman at ThyssenKrupp.
CEDC is receiving offers for purchase from Russian billionaires. The rivaling offers from Russian billionaires to rescue the Polish vodka maker CEDC is spurring rumors that the company would be able to stave off bankruptcy.
Investment Dar sells off stake to pay debts. The controlling shareholder for Aston Martin, the British car maker is Investment Dar Co. The company has agreed to sell its stake in the beleaguered Bahraini Islamic Bank for US$92 million as the company restructures its debts.
Repsol denies Reuters report in explanation to Spanish stock market regulator. In an official statement, Repsol reiterated that there are no ongoing discussions with the government of Argentina as to the expropriation of the Spanish oil giant's share in Argentina's YPF company.
Elan proceeds with its US$1 billion buyback share program. Elan is expected to undertake the planned US$1 billion share buyback by next week. The Irish pharmaceutical firm's move may undermine the takeover offer by US fund firm Royalty Pharma.
Xstrata CEO to set up private mining fund when he leaves company after Glencore takeover. After Glencore International takes over Xstrata Plc, former top management of Xstrata are planning their next move.
