Softbank to issue second batch of bonds to fund Sprint bid. Softbank Corp, in its bid to takeover Sprint Nextel Corp, is now planning to sell off 400 billion yen or US$3.
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Emirates NBD to Do Bond Issue
Emirates NBD to do bond issue. Amidst healthy demand, the Emirates NBD had launched a bond issue worth US$1 billion to allow the Dubai lending institution a focused price guidance.
Volksbanken Leasing to be Sold Off by Owners
Volksbanken Leasing is to be sold off in compliance with European Commission provisions in its bailout agreement with RZB.
Etisalat Awaits Response on Maroc Bid
Etisalat has yet to receive a response from Vivendi on its Maroc Telecom bid, according to its CEO. Etisalat is still awaiting advice from Vivendi as to its submitted bid for its 53% shareholdings in Maroc Telecom.
West African Iron Ore to Boom
With the agreement between Afferro and IMIC, West African iron ore projects is set to boom. Afferro has entered into an agreement for a US$190 million cash and paper bid from investment group IMIC.
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Softbank is now undertaking a review of solar power plant projects on Hokkaido island. The Kyodo News agency reported that Softbank Corp is reviewing solar power projects that it is planning to build at the northernmost island of Japan.
Air Arabia finalizes a deal for loans from two GCC banks to help pay for the ordered A320 Airbus fleet.
Dar Al Arkan lowers yield of new sukuk bond issue to 6%. Dar Al Arkan, the Saudi Arabian real estate developer, after its previous announcements has now tightened the price range of its planned sukuk issue.
Grifols acquires exclusive licensing agreement as well as future shares in Aradigm. In an announcement, Grifols SA said that it was signing an exclusive licensing agreement for Aradigm's Pulmaquin and othe proprietary drug concoctions on inhaled ciprofloxacin.
BlackRock purchases real estate investment firm MGPA. In an announcement, BlackRock Inc said that it would be purchasing MGPA, the real estate investment firm in order to expand its real estate portfolio worldwide.
Cermaq fails to obtain the requisite number of shareholder votes to approve the takeover bid for Copeinca.
Softbank issues a waiver of some of the provisions of the merger agreement to allow Sprint to discuss and negotiate with Dish despite their standing agreement.
Dell's Special Committee tells Icahn to complete bid or no more information would be given to him and Southeastern Asset Management.
El Corte Ingles now seeking restructuring its debt and other obligations. The largest department store chain in Europe, El Corte Ingles SA, has engaged the services of Morgan Stanley to assist in the drafting of a restructuring plan for its Eur5 billion debt.
