Siemens announced a USD 966.8 million order from Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

LP Amina received up to US$20 million in its latest funding round that had investors, including Hao Capital, participated in the seed capital round.

Piraeus Bank of Greece hired Nick Karamouzis as its new management adviser. Piraeus Bank of Greece hired Nick Karamouzis as its new management adviser.

Indiareit Fund Advisors announced that it had raised up to INR300 crore for its Indiareit's Domestic scheme V worth INR1000 crore.

Flashtalking received investment backing from TA Associates, the financial details however were not disclosed.

Barclays Bank of Kenya revealed that it is expecting better performance in the second half of this year.

LivQuik Technology stated it had received the support of Snow Leopard Technology Ventures in an effort to expand its operations and enhance the image of their products.

Heliae gathered up to US$28.4 million from new and current investors for its expansion plans. A spinoff company from the Arizona State University, Heliae, revealed it had raised US$28.

The board of directors of Sony Corp said no to the proposal of Daniel Loeb to partially sell its entertainment business.

Allegis Capital stated that it has appointed Nawaf Bitar, Dr. Hossein Eslambolchi, Tom Gillis, and Jeffrey Williams as its new venture partners.

Branded Reality revealed that it had secured an investment from The North West Fund for Digital & Creative.

Vivint Solar stated they have gathered US$200 million in two new tax equity funds that would be used to fund solar power platforms on residential rooftops.

The Washington Post announced that Jeff Bezos had acquired the newspaper for US$250 million in cash.

A report stated that Alliant Techsystems are in discussions to buy Bushnell for around US$1 billion.

Sources said the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations in Japan is looking to consider a shift in policy that would allow them to invest more in stocks and less in government bonds.

EZE Trucking, with the backing of Atlantic Street Capital, acquired Rig Runners. EZE Trucking together with Atlantic Street Capital, a private equity firm, announced they have acquired Rig Runners.

Jones Lang LaSalle stated it wanted to acquire Capital Realty in an effort to expand its industrial market presence in the Kansas metropolitan area.

Sources said Neiman Marcus Group had now enrolled several banks to help it in its IPO. Sources close to Neiman Marcus Group Inc. said the luxury retailer had now hired several financial institutions to help them on an initial public shares offering.

Third Point announced they want to put up around US$322.20 million in its IPO to bolster its underwriting capacity.

According to a report by Ernst & Young, 391 merger and acquisition deals with a combined value of US$15.2 billion were recorded in the first half of 2013.

Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc., an insurance company based in Chicago. San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc.

Israeli-based cyber security company ThetaRay bagged a substantial investment from General Electric (GE) reported to be worth "several million dollars."

Brazos Private Equity Partners announced its partnership with Southern Tide, a growing lifestyle brand.

Lockheed Martin announced that it is developing a plan to make the upgrades of equipment that will be used by next-generation helicopters of the US Army more convenient and less expensive.

The Indian government decided to postpone its 5% divestment proposal in BHEL for the time being. Plans of the Indian government to divest in BHEL were shelved today citing the company's low share price.

Del Monte invested US$13 million in a banana plantation in Maguindanao province, according to recent reports.

South Korean retail chain Shinsegai said that it will continue to invest in the local market this year to boost local demand.

Private equity firm M/C Partners announced the completion of its sale of Baja Broadband to Telephone and Data Systems Inc in a transaction worth USD 267.5 million.

The governments of New Zealand and Taiwan created the Pan Pacific Capital Fund, a joint venture capital which is the first of its kind.

For the first time in over six years, activity in the services sector in the UK grew to its fastest pace.