Anonymous sources revealed the near completion status of the deal between Telefonica SA and PPF Group NV for the largest phone company in the Czech Republic.
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SBI invests in Equifax
Equifax Credit Information Services would receive an undisclosed amount from SBI as an investment. Equifax Credit Information Services, the India-based credit information bureau, announced that State Bank of India would be making an investment in the company.
Dongfeng wavering on PSA Peugeot Citroen investment
Despite saying the deal is finalized, a Dongfeng executive said it may take a bit more time before its completion.
Air France CFO blasts Alitalia for lack of information
In a news report in the Italian daily Il Messagero, a letter from Air France CFO criticized Alitalia for the lack of information regarding key decisions made on their joint venture where it owns 25%.
Japan Exchange fell as profits decreased
Japan Exchange fell after expectations were unmet as major stocks pulled down the market. The biggest decline was registered with Asian stocks since August after the forecasts Canon Inc to Japan Exchange Group Inc had frustrated investors at the same time money market rates had urged in the second largest economy in the world.
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Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corp purchase 50.1% shareholdings in Clermont mine amidst increasing Asian demand for coal.
A USD2 billion loan was paid off in full by state owned IPIC from RHB Capital. The International Petroleum Investment Co,. the Abu Dhabi tate owned fund, had paid in full a USD2 billion loan its unit had taken out last 2011.
Kampac International Chairman Charles Ampofo lauded the Philippines' economic growth. It was recently reported that a Dubai based oil firm is negotiating a deal to develop a USD5 billion Energy City project located in the Philippines.
Despite the recent quarterly loss report from Jet Airways, Etihad is still awaiting the completion of the deal.
Bunge Ltd CEO is seeking to sell off its 'crown jewels' as depressed prices and operating losses have made the business unprofitable.
The bid made by LinnCo for Berry Petroleum is but one of the transactions that the US SEC is reviewing.
Atlantic Grid had moved to connecting power for delivery to New Jersey state. The company that had plans to build an undersea power transmission line backed by Google, Atlantic Grid Development LLC, has refocused its efforts in moving electrical power across New Jersey instead of its original plan of interconnecting offshore wind farms.
With an upper range of USD20 per share, the total enterprise value of Twitter is at USD10.9 billion.
Investments have been made for the further development of On Center Software. The foremost name in construction automation, On Center Software, announced that Accel-KKR had placed an investment in the company for its future expansion plans.
