Zain, a telecom firm in Kuwait, is in the process of selling its stake in its Iraqi unit. Kuwaiti telecom operator Zain is set to sell its stake in its business unit in Iraq through initial public offering as part of its $1.
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Turkish Firm to Launch Sukuk Issue
Agaoglu to float sukuk or Islamic bonds. One of Turkey's largest construction and real estate firms, Agaoglu Group is in the midst of planning the issuance of US$2 billion worth of sukuk or Islamic bonds.
Aabar Won't Increase Stake in Arabtec according to CEO
According to its CEO, Aabar would not increase its shareholdings in Arabtec. Investment fund Aabar is not seeking to increase its current 22% stake in Arabtec.
Debut Bond reopened by Shun Tak
Shun Tak bond issue attracts investors from Asia and Europe. Shun Tak, the Macau conglomerate, issued its US$400 million seven year maturity bond in the hope that the issuance would re-open the market for unrated paper after the lunar new year break.
Group Swaps holdings with stake in Vuclip
Owners of Vuclip and Jigsee swap shares. In a rather complicated deal, XinLab Inc. who operates Vuclip has acquired startup Jigsee through an all stock deal.
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Wynn faces another suit for the cash donation to University. The Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts Ltd and its owner, billionaire hotelier Steve Wynn is now facing another shareholder lawsuit alleging that US$135 million donation to the University of Macau had wasted company assets and was in breach of its fiduciary duties.
Comark Stores up for sale. Canada's leading apparel chain, Comark is being offered for sale. Included in the sale are Ricki's, Bootlegger, and cleo stores and the price tag can reach up to US$400 million.
AEG is being sold off and buyers are being selected. A list of potential buyers for Anschutz Entertainment Group has been drawn up by Phil Anschutz. Sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters that the negotiations can be concluded for the sports and real estate empire within the next few weeks.
Disney and News Corp are in discussions as to the future of Hulu.com Discussions are now ongoing for the control of Hulu. com, the website partners News Corp and Walt Disney Co currently co-own.
The consortium, which is under the control of Carlyle Group, and its company management have reached a deal to make Chinese economy hotel chain 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd. private for $688 million.
Lenders in Spanish has been eyeing to acquire nationalized Catalunya Bank, which was bailed out last year amidst the crash of Spanish proper five years ago.
Best Buy Co. has rejected an offer for minority investment from past chairman Richard Schulze's private equity sponsors.
Harris Teeter valued well above market rate, set to be record takeover in its industry. The US grocery store chain Harris Teeter Supermarkets have boasted that it has increased its sales every year in the past decade.
New Thales CEO projecting future of company. Newly appointed Thales SA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Bernard Levy has been on the job for the last two and a half months.
