Checkview recently concluded transfer and acquisition of Checkpoint. In an announcement made by Checkpoint Sytems, Inc today, it disclosed that the sale of its Canadian and US Checkview organization to an associate of Platinum Equity was recently concluded.

Qiwi, the payment solutions provider from Russia, is set to do an IPO at Nasdaq. Qiwi Plc, the Russian instant payment operator is now in the process of conducting an IPO at the Nasdaq Stock Market.

CTPartners acquires Augmentum for an undisclosed amount. CTPartners Executive Search Inc, a publicly listed company in the NYSE, has announced that it has purchased Augmentum Consulting Ltd, the premier executive search firm in London.

Plexus Capital raises US$150 million with an equal counterpart from the Small Business Association to create Plexus Fund III worth US$300 million.

Klockner Pentaplast to issue notes worth Eur225 million. The largest producer of rigid plastic film for packaging purposes, Klockner Pentaplast, has set the price of Eur225 million in Senior PIK notes due on 2017 with an interst rate of 10.

Netchemia receives investment from Mainsail in the amount of US$6.5 million. In an announcement made today by Netchemia LLC, it disclosed that Mainsail Partners gave its company an equity investment amounting to US$6.

Deliv announces new VP of Logistics, Michael Hart. Deliv disclosed today that on Thursday it appointed Michael Hart as the Vice President of Logistics.

BC Partners offered over US$1.3 billion for Allflex. On Friday, Electra Partners announced that BC Partners offered US$1. 3 billion to purchase Allflex.

BRP, the makers of snowmobiles and watercraft, is listing for an IPO in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian builder of Ski-Doo snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs, BRP Inc, is aiming to raise Can$262 million or US$259 million through sale of its shares during an initial public offer.

From Omaha, Nebraska, Warren Buffett said he won't sell IBM shares despite missed earnings expectations for the quarter.

According to the Il Messagero, Telecom Italia would be selling off its fixed line network to Casa Depositi e Prestiti.

30% of Kelda Group is to be sold off by its owners, Infracapital and Citi infrastructure. The sale of a 30% stake in Kelda Group jointly owned by Infracapital and Citi Infrastructure would get a windfall of nearly GBP2.

Li Ka-shing invests in a center for medical data analaysis and processing in Oxford University. The richest man in Asia, Li Ka-shing is investing in a new research center located at Oxford University.

Ista to sell bonds to cover sale by CVC Capital. Ista International would be selling bonds to help CVC Capital Partners' Eur3. 1 billion or US$4. 1 billion buyout of the German metering company.

Berkshire lowers interest in Tesco from 5.08% to 4.98%. Berkshire Hathaway, the firm of billionaire investor Warren Buffet, has reduced its shareholdings in Tesco Plc to 4.

ISS endorses the directors nominated by Elliot Management. The shareholders of Hess Corp should elect all five directors nominated by Elliot Management Corp for its May 16 annual meeting.

Newell is selling two of its business units in a bid to lower costs and boost profits. Newell Rubbermaid Inc will be putting up its Hardware and Teach Platform businesses.

After a two year wait, the Rwandan bourse is preparing an IPO of I&M Bank. The Rwandan Stock Exchange is now in the midst of planning its first listing since June of 2011.

Temasek Holdings Ltd purchases US$500 million stake in Markit Group. The sovereign wealth investment fund of Singapore, Temasek Holdings Ltd is now in discussion with Markit Group for the purchase of shareholdings estimated to be around US$500 million.

Permira planning to sell 10% of shareholdings in Hugo Boss. Hugo Boss share values dropped to its lowest in eight months in trading in Frankfurt, Germany after its majority ownership, Permira Advisers LLP said it is planning to sell off a stake in the German luxury brand clothier.

Westlake Chemicals purchases the pipe and foundation group business of Certain Teed. Westlake Chemical, the specialty chemicals producer, has purchased the business of Certain Teed, which includes PVC pipe, fittings, foundation and profiles.

OfficeMax faces suit from investor for breach of fiduciary duties. An OfficeMax Inc shareholder has filed suit against the directors of the company as it seeks to stop the takeover by Office Depot Inc.

Verizon CEO said that it would not pay premium for buyout of Vodafone in its joint venture. According to Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam it would like to buy out its joint venture partner Vodafone but will not do so at any cost.

TPG-Axon Capital gains majority control of board seats at SandRidge Energy Corp. TPG-Axon Capital, the hedge fund manager, has landed almost half of the seats at SandRidge Energy Corp's board.

Roper purchases Managed Health Care Associates for an estimated US$1 billion. Industrial manufacturing specialist Roper has recently acquired Managed Health Care Associates.

Ares IPO would be conducted in the next few months, at a time that the market is very buoyant. Ares Management LLC is an investment firm with about US$59 billion in its portfolio of credit and private equity assets.

STX Corp to sell STX Energy Co shares to Hahn & Company. An STX spokesman confirmed Friday that STX Corp would be selling off 43. 15% shareholdings in its afflilate STX Energy Co Ltd to private equity firm Hahn & Company.

Colony American Homes offers IPO to press on its acquisition scheme of single family rental homes.

Speaking to Bloomberg from Omaha, NB, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett says his successor has been chosen by the board and he designed the successor's new pay scheme.

Geodynamics seeking new partner for its Innamicka project located in central Australia. Geodynamics is a firm whose business explores the underground as a means to harness the power generated from hot rocks.