North America
Top deals of the day - Mergers & Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday including BNP Paribas, Facebook, Crocs, VTB Capital and Flybe Group.
CROCS HIRES MOELIS & CO TO EXPLORE SALE -SOURCES
Crocs Inc, known for its colorful clogs, has hired investment bank Moelis & Co to explore strategic alternatives, including a leveraged buyout, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Scoopshot closes Series A funding round led by Conor Venture Partners
A total of USD3.9 million was raised in a Series A funding round for Scoopshot by lead investors Conor Venture Partners and the Finnish Industry Investment and the startup's existing investors.
Photos: First World Trade Center tower opens after 12 years
The first office tower at Ground Zero since the September 11, 2001 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center will open on Wednesday, marking a comeback for the Lower Manhattan site.