Australian private equity firm invests in retirement community developer

Blue Sky Private Equity acquired minority stake in Oak Tree Group. Blue Sky Private Equity invested around AUD20 million for a minority stake in retirement community developer Oak Tree Group.


Loblaws acquires Shoppers Drug Mart

Loblaw Companies Ltd. has agreed to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart for CAD$12.4 billion. Two of Canada's largest retailers agreed to incorporate their operations together.

ALS acquires Reservoir Group for US$533 million

ALS Ltd. agreed to pay SCF Partners US$533 million to buy Reservoir Group. ALS Ltd. agreed to pay SCF Partners US$533 million to buy Reservoir Group. ALS Ltd, the largest the largest provider of commercial testing services in Australia set the transaction to acquire one of SCF Partners biggest portfolio.

Baidu Inc to acquire 91 Wireless

Baidu Inc announced plans to acquire stakes in NetDragon Websoft Inc's 91 Wireless. Baidu Inc announced plans to acquire stakes in NetDragon Websoft Inc's 91 Wireless.


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Joe's Jeans announced that they have signed an agreement to purchase Hudson Clothing. Joe's Jeans Inc. announced that they have signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Hudson Clothing Holdings, Inc.
Third Point Re announced that they plan raise US$250 million through an initial public offering of its common stock.
Century Bridge together with Coastal Greenland said they would be investing US$45 million for residential development in China.
McDonald's signed a licensing agreement with Good Day Hospitality to open its first store in Vietnam.
Wall Street firms Stonybrook Capital and Brooks, Houghton & Company announced that they will take on competitors together.
LCS-Westminster revealed plans to invest more into retirement communities amid difficulties in the sector.
MedImpact acquired ScriptSave and its co-pay system to help the firm improve its services. MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. , the United State's biggest privately held supplier of pharmacy benefit management services, announced acquisition of Medical Security Card Company's ScriptSave from Charlie Horn, its founder, and private equity investor, Monitor Clipper Partners.