Actis planned to acquire 25% stake in Symbiotec Pharmalab. Actis, a private equity firm based in London, was looking to acquire a stake in Symbiotec Pharmalab.

GEA would target private equity groups with its heat exchanger unit sale worth more than Eur1.3 billion.

Puzey & Payne was acquired by its management through a buyout. Puzey & Payne was acquired by its management through a management buyout. This was after the car dealership unit was disposed by its parent group Zimplow Holdings.

Ipsen announced the acquisition of UK-based private life sciences company, Syntaxin. Ipsen announced the acquisition of Syntaxin, a UK-based private life sciences company which specializes in botulinum toxin engineering.

Several private equity firms are making investments in wineries. Several private equity firms are making investment in wineries. These investments seemed to contradict these investors' expectation of a swift return.

Desire2Learn Inc. decided to setup in Boston for its US operations. Desire2Learn Inc. decided to base its US operations in Boston. Desire2Learn Inc. is a Canadian company that assists schools and their teachers handle instructional material by using cloud data storage systems.

Business Growth Fund has achieved minority stake in York Mailing by investing GBP10 million into the company.

ChelseaFC owner Abramovich bought a 23.5% stake in Truphone for EUR81 million. Roman Abramovich had attached himself with Independent News & Media as an investor of the cutting-edge telecommunications firm, Truphone.

Greece's bank rescue fund approved of Eurobank to acquire the New Hellenic Postbank. Greece's bank rescue fund approved of Eurobank's acquisition of the New Hellenic Postbank.

Crown Castle announced the contractual terms related to AT&T's acquisition of Leap Wireless. Crown Castle International Corp. announced contractual terms regarding leasing agreements, in light of recent AT&T acquisition of Leap Wireless International, Inc.

The San Francisco International Airport announced plans to sell US$483 million worth of bonds. The San Francisco International Airport announced plans to sell US$483 million worth of bonds.

Canadian REITs, led by Choice Properties, helped IPOs rise above SPTSX this year. Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) helped initial public offerings in the country to rise above the benchmark index.

Thailand's MK Restaurants Group planned to raise the second-biggest IPO in the country. MK Restaurants Group planned to raise an initial public offering that would be Thailand's second-biggest IPO offering this year.

EMC Corporation said it would acquire data storage developer ScaleIO for US$200 million. ScaleIO founders are expected to earn around US$60 million from a deal that will see the company being acquired by EMC Corporation.

VuQo Inc. announced that the expansion of their global licensing agreement with Playboy Enterprises.

Amcor announced the US$62 million acquisition of China's Jiangsu Shendra Group. Amcor announced the purchase of Jiangsu Shendra Group, a Chinese flexible packaging business, for US$62 million.

JP Morgan set on exploring sales for their metal warehouse business. JP Morgan Chase & Co. explored options to sell its metal warehouse business. U.

According to a report, Florida received up to US$17 billion in private equity funding in 2012 while Orlando got a mere US$310 million

GLG assumes loss due to fund manager's actions. Sibanthracite Plc pulled out its initial offering (IPO) causing losses for GLG Partners Inc. this was after its former fund manager Greg Coffey blew a bet with Sibanthracite.

Malaysian Ekuiti Nasional said it wants to expand Icon Offshore Bhd before it goes public. Ekuiti Nasional Bhd revealed plans to carry out one more regional financial commitment for its offshore supply vessel entity, Icon Offshore Bhd.

AlpInvest won its bid to purchase EUR800 million in private equity assets from HypoVereinsbank. AlpInvest Partners, a Dutch private equity investor, finished first in the race to acquire up to EUR800 million of private equity assets from HypoVereinsbank, according to three individuals with knowledge of the situation.

Asian shoemaker Stella International Holdings Ltd announced that they plan to expand their own brand in Paris

Russian investment bank, VTB Capital said that the increasing Chinese-Russian trade flows could well mean more mergers and acquisitions between the two countries.

Unitech has placed 3.6 million square feet of IT space up for sale. Unitech Corporate Parks have offered around 3. 6 million square feet of properties in India's Gurgaon IT Special Economic Zone to a number of private equity firms, said a person who has knowledge of the plans.

San Miguel Corp plans to raise US$4 billion to fund expansion by selling power assets of Meralco. San Miguel Corp. is set to raise an estimated US$4 billion by selling power assets of Meralco.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc sought potential buyers however investors raised concerns about the valuation of the company.

Sources revealed that AG Barr could be buying GlaxoSmithKline's Ribena and Lucozade brands. IRN-BRU producer AG Barr continued to be silent yesterday over reports AG Barr would team up with private equity organisations Blackstone Group and Lion Capital to purchase the Ribena and Lucozade brands from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.

Tnuva Food Industries stated it could go public to improve the company's capital structure. Tnuva Food Industries Ltd. revealed plans that it might consider an initial public offering.

Worldfloat saw its customer base increase due to unique game. Worldfloat, an Indian-based social networking site, expects to have its membership base expand to around 20 million in the next few weeks.

KrisEnergy revealed that it its looking to raise more than SGD270 million in its market debut. KrisEnergy Ltd is looking to receive up to SGD270 million in net proceeds in its initial public offering.