In anticipation of a housing shortage and the prospect of higher returns, some 30 institutions plan to invest $11 billion on rental homes in Britain.
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Indonesia's Mandala Air to acquire 18 Airbus A320 for $1.6 B by 2014
In a bid to capture middle class travel in Southeast Asia, Indonesian airline PT Mandala Airlines is set to spend $1.6 billion to buy 18 Airbus A320 planes by 2014.
Finland Banks on Venture Capital Financing for Growth
The government is seeking venture capital financing for growth without affecting its bottom line. Finland is maximizing venture capital financing as a means to spark the economy out of the doldrums without affecting its current AAA ratings.
Catalyst is Preparing to Use its US$125 Million Fund
Kenya based Catalyst Principal Partners is searching for investments for its US$125 million fund. Catalyst Principal Partners, a private equity firm based in Kenya, is eyeing to make investments using a US$125 million fund with a partnership seeking to maximize real estate deals.
EveryMove Expands Capitalization and Technology Availability
Funding has been increased for EveryMove as well as availability of the app in Android's Play Store.
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Hilco acquires HMV from its administrators. Hilco, the restructuring specialist recently announced that it had acquired British entertainment retailer HMV.
Taminco is now set to offer its IPO. The chemical company owned by Apollo Global Management, Taminco Corp recently announced that it would be selling 15.
Blackstone to do due diligence on Dell. A contingent from the Blackstone Group would be visiting Dell's corporate headquarters on Monday to conduct a proper due diligence on the company according to anonymous sources.
Chemical maker Taminco Corp. said that it expects to raise $300 million on its initial public offering of 15.8 million shares at $18 to $20 per share.
Petronas, the Malaysian state backed oil and gas firm, has increased the offer made per share. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the state owned oil and gas company of Malaysia, has increased its offer to purchase MISC Bhd.
Due to its expansion potential, private equity firm Nordic Capital has acquired logistics company Unifeeder from Montagu Private Equity.
If the French government will have its way, it wants that a consortium composed of banks and insurers in the country to buy around 34 percent of the Euronext stock exchange.
Cerberus Capital Management LP is pursuing its bid for greater control of Japan's Seibu Holding as it tries to increase its stake to 44.7 from 32.4 percent.
Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is seeking to increase shareholdings in Seibu Holdings.
