Bob Diamond, the former boss of Barclays, is set to return to banking by listing a shell company in London in the next few weeks to invest in the African financial sector, a source familiar with the matter said.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hong Kong's Gaw Capital eyes USD1-billion overseas acquisitions
Hong Kong-based private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is set to purchase minority stakes in four commercial property acquisitions in the UK and the US, in a deal with a total value of USD1 billion.
Utilico cuts stake in Wellington's Infratil via buyback
UK-based investor Utilico Investments has reduced its stake in New Zealand-based energy business operator Infratil through the company's buyback program and a share sale on the market.
Private equity funds have more dry powder for acquisitions - report
Institutional investors were putting more money to private equity funds as they bet on improved dealmaking in the next two years, according to a report.
New Zealand's Bennetts Group acquires Jasons Travel Media
New Zealand-based tertiary textbook firm Bennetts Group has bought the assets of travel and accommodation guide publisher Jasons Travel Media in a deal with undisclosed financial details.
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A Business Insider report cited multiple sources who provided a background story on why Yahoo Inc was not keen to acquire the company of mobile app Ptch, and why DWI Investments were not happy with the outcome of the deal.
Granules India, a pharmaceutical manufacturer in India, secured the approval of its shareholders regarding its planned merger of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) manufacturer Auctus Pharma.
STI, a developer and provider of education data management solutions, announced its acquisition of education app store Chalkable, of which the latter was rumored to be acquired for USD10 million.
Saudi International Petrochemical Company and Sahara Petrochemical Company agreed to start due diligence over a planned merger deal. The deal is reportedly worth SAR6.67 billion.
Yahoo! Inc. on Friday confirmed its purchase of online live concert service Evntlive for an undisclosed sum. As a result of the deal, Evntlive will be shutting down and joining Yahoo!'s video team.
The CAC Group, one of the leading commercial real estate services firms in San Francisco, was acquired by CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc's statement did not disclose financial details regarding the transaction.
Global aerospace and defense industries Astronics Corporation said today in a statement that it has completed its acquisition of France-based PGA Electronic for a final price of USD31.2 million.
Following its USD4.6 billion purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012, Walt Disney Co. has secured marketing and distribution rights over future Indiana Jones installments under an agreement with Paramount Pictures.
Oxford Instruments on Friday upsized its bid for Northern Ireland's Andor Technology to GBP525 per share. Andor Technology turned down Oxford's previous offer of 500 pence per share in cash.
