California, US-based software developing company Accelrys has acquired Ireland-based software business Qumas in a deal valued at $50 million to expand its products expansion and client base.
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EQT buys majority stake in Dairy Queen, Papa John's Pizza operator in China
A consortium led by private equity firm EQT Partners has acquired a controlling stake in China F&B Group for an undisclosed sum. China F&B operates the Dairy Queen and Papa John's Pizza restaurant chains in China.
Hong Kong business magnate Li Ka-Shing's utility trust to raise $5.7 billion in IPO
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. will spin off its subsidiary Hongkong Electric Company Ltd. to HK Electric Investments, a single-investment trust. Power Assets was said to be aiming for a HK Electric Investments listing early next year to raise $5.7 billion.
Japan to invest $2M to revive Iran's Anzali lagoon
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will pour in $2 million in three projects aimed at reviving the degraded Anzali lagoon in Iran, according to an environment official cited by IRNA new agency.
India's NSL Power to invest $45 million for Maharashtra wind farms
India-based power firm NSL Renewable Power Private Limited (NSL Power) is said to have plans to pour in $45 million to build new wind farms in Maharashtra through a special purpose vehicle called Jath Wind Energy Private Limited.
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France-based ophthalmic lenses firm Essilor International has acquired Canada-based sunglasses and reading glasses distributor Suntech Optics Inc to develop its prescription and non-prescription eyewear product portfolio.
Australia-based investment management firm Challenger Ltd has entered a deal to purchase self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) services provider Bendzulla Actuarial in a deal valued at $25 million.
Indian investors at a December 14 speech by Afghan President Hamid Karzai were not convinced that the latter's country is safe enough to carry out their investment plans, according to a Bloomberg report.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. has bought Beauty Skinnovations Retail Inc. (BSRI) for an undisclosed sum. BSRI operates the Philippine stores of Japan's Shiseido Co. Ltd. and US' Benefits Cosmetics LLC.
Dara compiled by Bloomberg indicated that investors are exiting from their gold-backed exchange-traded products this year. $69.5 billion in value was removed in the ETPs and analysts expect an additional 311 tons will be removed from the ETPs next year.
French automaker Renault and state-owned Dongfeng Motor Group have finally closed a $1.3 billion partnership agreement after almost a decade. The deal allows Renault to sell locally assembled models in China.
Japanese insurance firm Sompo Japan Insurance Inc will acquire private British company Canopius in a deal valued at $970 million to expand its overseas operations, according to a report.
Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc reportedly purchased the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi for $250 million in a bid to expand its gaming operations.
British pharmaceutical corporation GlaxoSmithKline on Monday announced that it would buy up to 20.6 million shares in Indian subsidiary GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Ltd. for a total of $1.02 billion.
