New York-based consumer and retail-focused investment bank Financo announced its intention to raise USD75 million to USD100 million for the launching its private equity fund in 2014.
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Divestments to follow after ICE-NYSE merger - Sprecher
ICE chief executive officer Jeffrey Sprecher said divestments of some of NYSE's assets was detrimental to its goal of reducing expenses of its newly-combined company.
Ripple Labs nabs USD3.5 million in funding round
San Francisco-based payment and open currency startup Ripple Labs raised USD3.5 million in a funding round to be used for the development of its digital currency network.
Chegg prices shares in IPO at USD12.50 apiece
Textbook rentals and academic services company Chegg priced its IPO at USD12.50 per share. The startup exceeded expectations after initially pricing its share at USD9.50 to USD11.50 per share.
Jos A Bank raises bid, provides deadline for possible merger
The chief executive officers of Men's Wearhouse and Jos A Bank had discussed encouraging points as to the further exploration of merger talks between the two clothing firms.
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A source told Reuters that Washington-based lobbying firm Patton Boggs' merger discussions with Dallas-based law firm Locke Lord included a due diligence review of a possible merger suitor.
In a moment of candor, Canadian Finance Minister confirmed that the federal government would be open to options as to how to best utilize its 8.5% stake in the Hibernia offshore oil project.
San Diego-based specialty pharmaceutical company Zogenix Inc planned to raise USD56 million by selling its common stock after suffering through losses and lack of capital.
With an earlier attempt at acquisition two years ago, Bain Capital now is in advanced discussions for the purchase of TI Automotive, the maker of fuel tanks and other automotive components.
Petroleos de Venezuela SA is set on selling USD4.5 billion worth of bonds to increase scarce international reserves as well as curb the fastest rising inflation rate in the world.
Berlin-based task management company 6Wunderkinder raised USD19 million in a Series B funding round to be used for the firm's expansion in the US and business development.
With an expectation of strong demand for its shares in the market, Glencore Xstrata would be making its market debut in the Johannesburg bourse today.
Health device innovator Scanadu recently raised USD10.5 in a Series A funding led by Relay Ventures for the development and marketing of its urine analysis tool for smartphones.
In finding the termination of the agreement was improperly made, an arbitrator ruled that Starbucks is liable to pay a total of USD2.76 million to Mondelez-Kraft for violating the terms of its contract.
