SoftBank is nearing the completion of the acquisition of the Sprint Nextel deal. SoftBank Corp of Japan had completed another step in its current bid to acquire Sprint Nextel Corp, the US wireless provider.
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Microsoft Discusses to Buy Nokia Devices
A online WSJ report on Wednesday said that the early discussions between Microsoft and Nokia to purchase the latter's device unit have faltered with no chance of getting renewed.
Icahn Repeats Pledge for Dell Buyback
Carl Icahn reiterated his interests in owning Dell and said that the US$5.2 billion refinancing from the investment bank is expected in the next couple of weeks.
Stratasys to Acquire MakerBot for $403 Million
Stratasyst Ltd. will acquire consumer printer manufacturer, MakerBot in a deal valued around US$403 million.
Deals of the day - M&As
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday:Billionaire investor Carl Icahn promised Dell Inc shareholders that the company would buy back up to $16 billion of stock if they join his campaign to stop the computer maker from going private.
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ThousandEyes acquired $5.5 million in Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital. ThousandEyes, a San Francisco, California-based information and technology performance management provider, announced on Wednesday that it has successfully acquired $5.
Nextt, a new social networking app, said it has raised $700,000 in funding. New social networking platform Nextt announced on Wednesday that it has raised $700,000 worth of seed funds.
Alcatel-Lucent plans to sell Eur1 billion worth of assets as part of CEO's strategy to stop restructure.
Riverstone Holdings announced its close of its fund which amounted to $7.7 billion. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Riverstone Holdings LLC Riverstone Holdings LLC announced on Wednesday that it has acquired $7.
BC Partners have finally closed the deal to acquire Springer Science from EQT V and GIC. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Springer Science+Business Media.
Analysts describe Lululemon's plans for the company next to impossible, citing its running out of land and consistent losing against Nike and Gap.
Huron Rivers Ventures Partners announced its completion of its initial fund worth $11 million. Early-stage venture capital investment company Huron River Ventures Partners has reached a close on its maiden fund, Huron River Ventures I worth $11 million.
Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Co. agreed to a buyout deal with Interval Capital. Interval Capital closed the deal to buy Texas-based Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Co.
Card Scanning Solutions gains Insight Venture Partners, Red Oak Growth Partners and Egis Capital Partners as investors.
