Former Vinik Asset Management colleague opens Kopernik Global Investors through seed capital from former boss Jeffrey Vinik.
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Carlyle Group obtains approval for South Bank London project development
The Carlyle Group obtained approval from the Southwark Council Strategic Planning Committee for the South Bank development project.
Liberty Media repurchases 5.2% of own stock from Comcast
Liberty Media said it bought back 5.2% of its own stock from Comcast Corp for USD 417 million. Liberty Media Corp bought back 5. 2% of its own shares from Comcast Corp in a cash deal worth USD 417 million.
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd shares to be sold to raise funds
Investors in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Inc have offered shares for sale in order to raise funds. The affiliates of Hony Capital Ltd have sought to raise USD260 million through the sale of shares in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.
Regency Energy to acquire PVR Partners in a USD3.88 billion deal
Regency Energy Partners LP would be acquiring PVR Partners LP in a USD3.88 billion stock and cash deal to expand to the natural gas market.
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The Tourism Development & Investment Co was reportedly talking with various banks for a USD 1 billion loan facility to replace its existing debt, according to bankers interviewed by Bloomberg.
Masdar Energy UK was granted a GBP 266 million loan from various lenders to fund its share of the cost of developing the largest wind farm in the world.
Synaptics Inc recently acquired Validity Sensors, Inc for USD255 million to obtain access to a profitable biometrics market.
Jet Airways and Etihad Airlines literally went through the proverbial eye of the needle, through the eye of the storm and weathered a broken camel's back to finalize its deal.
Men's Wearhouse snubbed the USD 2.3 billion takeover offer from Jos. A. Bank just two hours after it was made publicly.
Biotech startups in the UK got a much-needed capital boost, thanks to Invesco Fund Managers Ltd's USD51 billion purse.
Some investors of AT&T Inc were wary about the US telecom company's plans to acquire European carriers.
For the price of USD1.6 million, Lionbridge Technologies gains a foothold in the Chinese market as well as expand its revenue clientele through the acquisition of E5 Systems.
Rhiag had entered into definitive agreements for its acquisition by Apax Partners through its Apax Fund.
