McKesson interest in Celesio causes drug wholesaler's shares to rise

As reported by Dow Jones, Celesio shares increase after McKesson interest in buyout becomes public. After a report that the McKesson Corp was in discussions with Celesio AG majority shareholder Franz Haniel & Cie GmbH as to a possible buyout, share values of the German drug wholesaler rose to their highest in seventeen years.


Russia's Rostelecom and Tele2 set to explore merger

Tele2 Russia and Rostelecom set to merge after an agreement was formalized to create the fourth largest mobile operator in Russia.

Lululemon's eyes overseas growth

Lululemon Athletica, a yogawear manufacturer, had been looking into expansion as it sees the overseas market to have a promising growth, said a Reuters report.

Francisco Partners invests in NexTech

Francisco Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology, announced today a strategic investment in NexTech that would be subject to customary closing conditions.


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