Chinese M&A activity was slow due to its country's leadership change while Japan and Thai tycoons led the way in 2013.
Investors
KKR to acquire 5% interest in Marvell - sources
One source told Businessweek that private equity firm KKR & Co might propose a leverage buyout offer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
PurThread Technologies closed latest funding round
PurThread Technologies raised USD7 million for its latest equity funding round. Renowned textile firm PurThread Technologies recently announced the closure of its latest equity funding round with pledges amounting to USD7 million.
Shuanghui taps Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, other banks in preparation for USD6 billion IPO
Thomson Reuters publication IFR earlier reported that Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Standard Chartered were among the banks hired by Shuanghui International Holdings in its upcoming IPO.
Monroe Capital LLC funds senior credit facility for the acquisition of Gem Shopping Network
Monroe Capital announced the funding worth USD27.5 million for the use of an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc for the acquisition of Gem Shopping Network.
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Zamin Ferrous purchases Anglo American shareholdings in Amapa iron ore mine in Brazil. The mining consortium established by Pramod Agarwal, Zamin Ferrous, had completed the purchase of the Amapa iron ore mine located in Brazil.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings agreed to purchase communications chip maker Mindspeed Technologies Inc. for USD272 million.
General Electric Healthcare India would be creating cost effective equipment to address global demands.
Dover Corp acquired industrial manufacturer Finder SpA for USD145 million. Dover Corp recently finalized a deal to purchase industrial company Finder SpA for USD145 million.
SFW Capital Partners made a strategic investment in California-based Industrial Dynamics Company (DBA Filtec) for growth and product expansion.
Brussels had launched a full state investigation on the joint venture between Solvay and Ineos due to antitrust concerns.
Experian said it would be buying Passport Health Communications for USD850 million. According to a statement by British credit data provider Experian, it would be acquiring Passport Health Communications.
OpenText Corp.'s shares rose to record high USD7.77 after its announcement to buy GXS Group Inc.
Amdocs recently bought network management company Celcite Management Solutions LLC for USD129 million in cash.
