Octopus leads funding round for TrialReach totalling GBP2 million. In an announcement today by Octopus, it disclosed that it headed the growth finances round of TrialReach by GBP2 million.
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Acquisition Deal of Atlas Pipeline - TEAK Midstream concluded
Atlas Pipeline's acquisition of TEAK Midstream recently concluded. Atlas Pipeline Partners, L. P. disclosed today that the earlier announced acquisition of TEAK Midstream, LLC, has already concluded and effective date of purchase is 1st of April 2013.
Pier House Resort and Spa bought by Ashford Hospitality
Ashford Hospitality purchases the Pier House Resort for US$90 million cash. The Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. announced today that it has already inked a final contract to purchase the Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Key West, Florida that has 142 rooms for an estimated amount of US$90 million cash.
MaRS Welcomes Salim Teja
MaRS welcomes Salim Teja as ICE Sector Program Managing Director. In an announcement from the MaRS Discovery District, it was happy to disclose the appointment Salim Teja as the ICE Sector Program's Managing Director.
Granite Partners' Investment in SIM Digital Allows Acquisition of PS Production
Granite Partners invests in SIM Digital which in turn uses the investment to purchase PS Production.
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Canopus and Transentia joined by Alacrita to form a new company. The consulting firm on transatlantic life science, Alacrita combined the expertise of two consulting firms on life science performance and named Dr.
Takeda purchases Inviragen for a total of US$250 million. In a joint statement of Inviragen, Inc and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, it disclosed that Takeda's fully owned company,Takeda America Holdings, Inc, have entered into a final acquisition agreement.
More and more hedge funds are infusing money into cash strapped municipal governments. In the last twenty years, specialized private equity firms have lorded corporate bankruptcies, being called 'vultures' and at the same time infusing capital for these distressed companies.
Dangote to build refinery with funds Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, announced that he has negotiated loans amounting to US$4. 25 billion to fund the construction of a refinery to help the African continent's biggest crude oil producer be weaned from gasoline imports.
Health Care REIT acquires 75% of shareholdings, including debt and prepares for the IPO. Health Care REIT has agreed to pay Revera Inc, the Canadian senior housing operator, the amount of US$697 million in cash in exchange for a majority ownership in the 47 senior housing communities it operates.
Yahoo's Marissa Meyer sought to end the search ad agreement with Microsoft and opt for Google's very own.
Apollo Global's two founders and other cornerstone investors have committed to sell off part of their shareholdings.
Coty, the fragrance and nail polish maker, is preparing for an IPO. Nearly US$700 million is expected to be raised for the initial public offer of Coty.
Berkshire Hathaway increases shareholdings in DaVita Health Care. Berkshire Hathaway, the largest investor in DaVita Health Care Partners Inc, has entered into an agreement to increase its shareholdings to 25% of the US operator of dialysis clinics.
