Woodbridge opens its India office amidst its cross border successes. Woodbridge International, a middle-market merger and acquisition firm, has announced the opening of its Pune, India headquarters.

The merger created the largest European infrastructure group and the biggest savings on record for the companies.

Suntech, in a bid to trim its debt, it would be selling off its Italian assets and shareholdings. A company spokesman said that Suntech Power Holdings Co.

Panasonic of Japan is selling part of its shareholdings in its healthcare unit for expansion plans. Panasonic Corp of Japan has engaged the services of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in order to sell a part of its healthcare subsidiary, The deal could raise as much as US$1 billion for the electronics company, according to two sources familiar with the transaction who spoke on condition of anonymity.

China interested in purchasing the ConocoPhillips share in the Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan. China has indicated an interest in purchasing a stake in US oil company ConocoPhillips in a multinational consortium aiming to develop Kazakhstan's Kashagan oil field.

Prospect Partners invests in Velocity Aerospace Group. A leading private equity firm focused on smaller lower to middle market companies, Prospect Partners, had announced that it has placed an investment with Velocity Aerospace Group Inc.

Tengram Capital Partners has raised US$173 million in commitments, more than its original US$150 million target.

According to Meriton CEO, there have been offers to purchase part or all of the firm. Meriton Pty, the biggest apartment developer in Australia, has said that Canadian pension funds and investors from both the United Kingdom and China have shown interest in purchasing the company.

China conditionally approves Glencore-Xstrata merger. The merger plan of Glencore and Xstrata cleared its final hurdle when the Ministry of Commerce of China backed the deal's completion.

In a decision, Arcadia is shutting down operations in Dubai and Switzerland as well as a change in CEO.

Dai Xianglong of the National Social Security Fund recommends state controlled enterprises In a quote of the National Social Security Fund council's party secretary, he is proposing that Chinese state-owned enterprises transfer 30% of their capital gains and ownership shares exceeding 51% to the fund.

Agila Biotech and Pfenex Inc enter into a joint venture for development of multiple sclerosis drug development.

Vintage Capital prices Anaren shares at US$23 per share in its purchase offer. Vintage Capital Group LLC, the investment firm has offered to purchase Anaren Inc for the price of US$23 per share.

Biosev SA, to ease concerns about Brazil's equity market, offers a money back guarantee for its IPO.

AMR Corp, the parent of American Airlines, is nearing bankruptcy exit and with that, merger of the two air carriers is near.

Wilmar pays out US$263 million for 54% controlling stake in Consumar. The largest sugar cane miller in Australia, Wilmar International Ltd has purchased 27.

Bain Capital LLC's Capital Fund XI is in the process of finalizing its subscriptions from investors.

The Mexican Federal Competition Commission has disallowed Pfizer from using Pfizer baby food brands for twenty years.

Winter apparel maker Canada Goose seeking investors for expansion purposes. Canada Goose, the winter apparel maker, has engaged the services of investment bank Canaccord Genuity to assist in exploring options for the firm.

Hochtief AG is expecting to sell off its airport assets for Eur1.2 billion. ACS Global of Spain's subsidiary Hochtief AG has received offers for its airport unit according to a report Monday from Reuters.

In a statement, Canadian asset manager Gluskin Sheff + Associates have taken off the for sale sign for the meantime.

The fourth batch of BTP Italia Retail Bonds raised Eur9 billion and was ended two days ahead of schedule.

ABVCAP is discussing with government regulators on means to expand investment means for venture capital and private equities.

Powerwave Technologies gets a shot in the arm in the form of a credit facility from P-Wave Holdings, an affiliate of The Gores Group.

Dysis Medical closes latest funding round at US$11 million. DySiS Medical Ltd was able to complete GBP7. 4 Million or US$11 million on a round of capital infusion.

The German consumers giant Henkel has a fund for new acquisitions. Henkel, the German consumer goods giant, has a fund worth between Eur3. 5 billion and 4 billion or US$4.

Rosneft, through two fronts would purchase 21% shareholdings in oil refiner Saras. The largest oil producer in Russia, Rosneft has agreed to purchase up to 21% shareholdings in Italian refining company Saras.

AIS completes refinancing through investor help. DH Capital was pleased to announce that American Internet Services LLC (AIS) was able to obtain an amount of $43,500,000 refinancing of its senior credit facilities with the assistance of Fortress Investment Corp and Fortress Credit Corp.

KT Corp, citing many issues, has formally withdrawn from the bidding for Vivendi's shareholdings in Maroc Telecom.

In a surprise move, Dish Network offers US$2.5 billion for a merger with Sprint-Nextel. Dish Network offers US$25. 5 billion to merge with Sprint Nextel.