CBS set to buyback US$5.1 billion worth of stocks

Media leader, CBS Corp, said that they are set to buyback US$5.1 billion worth of shares CBS Corp announced that that its board of directors approved the repurchase of US$5.


KKR Group may have to salvage US$48 billion TXU investment with junior bonds

KKR & Co. and TPG may have to rely on US$1.48 billion junior bonds to offset failing TXU investment.

XL Group partners with Stone Point to form Bermuda investment arm

XL Group and Stone Point Capital joins forces and resources for new investment management unit. XL Group and Stone Point Capital LLC announced the finalization of their new Bermuda-based investment management company for insurance-linked securities and other reinsurance capital market products on Thursday.

Medina Capital injects a further US$10 million into Catbird

Catbird and Medina Capital announced that the private equity firm had invested US$10 million into the Catbird.


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