MSCI announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Investor Force Holdings MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Investor Force Holdings, Inc.

MCG Capital Corporation today announced the closing of a $23.7 million investment in Oceans Acquisition Inc.

Private equity firm Advent International said on Tuesday that in its all-cash public offer for Mediq N.V shares

Bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals on Tuesday: The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Tuesday:- Brazilian state development bank BNDES could deploy up to 4 billion reais ($2 billion) to help bankroll the potential purchase of ThyssenKrupp AG's Steel Americas unit by local group Cia Siderúrgica Nacional SA, Valor Econômico reported on Tuesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the situation.

ConAgra Foods today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.

Volume and Value of VC Investments Rises in European Automotive Industry, finds Frost & Sullivan Venture capital investment as a financing option has been gaining importance in automotive transactions.

Bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals on Friday: The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Friday:- Business software maker Compuware Corp said on Friday it was open to a better offer after turning down a $2.

Xerium Technologies Announces Another Step In Its Restructuring Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, is announcing today the closing of 2 more of its manufacturing plants, the further reduction of headcount in Europe and the movement of polyurethane roll casting equipment to China.

Anglo Swiss Agrees to Sell its Kenville Gold Property for $10 Million Anglo Swiss Resources Inc. (ASW: TSX-V, ASWRF: PK) has entered into a definitive agreement dated January 23, 2013 to sell its Kenville Gold Property, located in southeastern BC, to Eagle Creek Gold Corp.

Trellist Marketing and Technology has successfully acquired FORTHRIGHT Consulting Trellist Marketing and Technology has successfully acquired FORTHRIGHT Consulting in order to expand its ability to deliver marketing and technology professional services through flexible outsourced and agency staffing models.

Peer Foods Group announced today it has acquired Emge Foods Peer Foods Group, Inc. announced today it has acquired Emge Foods, LLC, a historic Indiana-based meat company specializing in retail-branded, high-quality hams, bacon, hot dogs, sausage and a variety of other processed meats.

Volkswagen will begin to produce the next-generation Golf in Puebla, Mexico Volkswagen announced today that it will begin to produce the next-generation Golf at its Volkswagen de Mexico manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico.

Young Tech Companies Attract $201 Million in 2012 Last year, 105 tech-based companies in Greater Cleveland raised $201 million from venture capitalists and angel investors, according to the region's Venture Capital Advisory Task Force.

Duran Signs Definitive Agreement with Rio Alto Mining for Minasnioc and Ichuna Properties in Peru Duran Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DRV)(BVL:DRV) is pleased to announce that it has signed the definitive agreement with Rio Alto Mining Limited whereby Duran has granted to Rio Alto options pursuant to which it may earn up to a 70% interest in the Company's Minasnioc Gold-Silver Property and a 65% interest in the Company's Ichuna Copper-Silver Property.

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday:- Business software maker Compuware Corp turned down hedge fund Elliott Management Corp's proposal for a $2.

Ukrainian government and the Royal Dutch Shell sign production sharing agreement A production sharing agreement was signed between Ukrainian government and the Royal Dutch Shell.

Trapeze Group Continues to invest in demand response market with agreement to ccquire Mentor Engineering

CEAT has today signed a Joint Venture Agreement with A K Khan & Company CEAT Limited has today signed a Joint Venture Agreement with A K Khan & Company Limited, a leading business house of Bangladesh, for setting up a bias automotive tyre manufacturingfacility in Bangladesh.

First Investors Financial Services announced that it has completed the issuance of $187 million in term asset-backed notes

Business software maker Compuware Corp turned down hedge fund Elliott Management Corp's proposal for a $2.3 billion buyout

ATWEC Technologies today announced that ithas signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Safebus Technologies

The annual rankings of the top 10 largest private equity deals of 2012 The annual rankings of the top 10 largest private equity deals of 2012 was released by PrivCo, the leading private company financial data provider.

Sequential Brands Group announced today that it has completed the merger of Heelys Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (OTC: SQBG) announced today that it has completed the merger of Heelys, Inc.

Danish Greentech has sold its half of a northern Poland wind farm project to local partner PGE Danish renewable energy company Greentech has sold its half of a northern Poland wind farm project to local partner PGE because the stake would not give it control of the project.

The Complaint alleges that Verisign issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the its business

Avcorp and Bombardier agreed that each will be responsible for their respective costs Avcorp Industries Inc. announces today that it has ceased any and all litigation against Bombardier Inc.

Oceanus Resources Corporation Provides Update on Acquisition of Prospective Gold Properties in Mexico

TransForce announces that it has indirectly acquired ownership of 1,763,478 common shares of Vitran Corporation

Bank of the ozarks announces agreement to acquire the first national bank of shelby in North Carolina

Leading supplier of spent nuclear fuel storage systems, transportation and consulting services to be purchased by U.S. subsidiary of Hitachi Zosen