Sea World would be offered to the public via an IPO scheduled within the year. Sea World Parks and Entertainment, now owned by Blackstone Group LP, would be offering its shares at initial public offering at a price range between US$24 and US$27 per share.

Infraero has withdrawn its application for an IPO as two of its licenses to operate may provide the necessary funding for its operations and growth.

A US$3 million loan was granted by Square 1 for the expansion goals of SteadyMed. Square 1 Bank has announced it has opened a US $3 million term loan credit facility to SteadyMed Therapeutics.

First aid manufacturer Med-Tech Resource was acquired by private equity firm GC Capital. A San Francisco based private investment firm, GC Capital has announced the acquisition of majority shareholdings in Med-Tech Resource.

The Bank of Shanghai is preparing a US $2 billion offering in Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses. The Bank of Shanghai is planning to seek US$2 billion in an IPO in Hong Kong.

Adknowledge purchases SocialWeekend Labs, the formal company name of MontiPay Inc. In an announcement, Adknowledge has acquired Montipay Inc under its name SocialWeekend Labs.

Investcorp purchases properties in the US in accordance with its strategic plans. Investcorp, the alternative investments manager from Bahrain has announced it has acquired five US office properties totalling US $200 million.

The Dabbagh Group is preparing to buy out Gulf Oil from JV Petromin. The Dabbagh Group is the firm of the Saudi Arabian royal family that is now in discussion to buy out the stake of its Indian partner in a lubrican venture in Saudi Arabia.

Bulat Utemuratov is thinking whether to purchase state owned shares in Alliance Bank and Temirbank. Bulat Utemuratov, the Kazakh billionaire tycoon is contemplating whether to purchase Alliance Bank and Temirbank from the government.

Immofinanze to list apartment portfolio of Buwog in an IPO. The residential unit of Immofinanz AG in Frankfurt will be offered in an initial public offering as early as November.

The purchase underscores the market expansion into France and away from Britain. India's number one software services company, Tata Consultancy Services, would purchase Alti SA of France for the price of Eur 75 million or US$98 million.

AXA PE sells off its shareholdings in Duplomatico Oleodinamica. AXA Private Equity has sold its interest in Duplomatic Oleodinamica, the Italian industrial supplier to Progressio SGR.

The latest bid is now subject to exclusive talks between Billabong and Naude-Sycamore consortium. Billabong International Ltd, the Australian surfwear company is now entering a ten (10) days of exclusive discussions with a consortium for a takeover bid.

Hutchison Whampoa is purchasing Telecom Italia shares. It is viewed that Hutchison Whampoa is eyeing a 29. 9% stake in Telekom Italia. This is part of a deal that would give the Italian company local business in the country 3 Italia an opening in the market.

Ericsson has purchased Mediaroom IPTV from Microsoft for an undisclosed amount. Ericsson, the telecommunications equipment manufacturer from Sweden has formalized a deal to purchase Mediaroom IPTV from Microsoft.

According to information obtained, venture capital performance has been sub par in the past ten years.

The price tag for THL Partners acquiring CompuCom. CompuCom, the information technology outsourcing company announced that it is to be purchased by private equity firm Thomas H.

Generali's US life reinsurance unit would be bought by one of two bidders currently on the short list.

By selling off its 7.4% shareholdings in EADS, Lagardare exits from the ownership structure of EADS.

The purchase of Enmax Envision by Shaw Communications expands fiber optic capability. Shaw Communications Inc has acquired ENMAX Envision Inc from its parent ENMAX Corporation.

GE enters into a jv with Enel Green for Buffalo Dunes Wind Farm. US conglomerate General Electric Co would be providing both financial capital and technological capbility for the 250 megawatt Buffalo Dunes wnd farm located in Kansas.

The US Justice Department recently approved the merger of EcoLab Inc and Permian Mud Services excluding Permian subsidiary Champion Technologies Inc.

The Chinese government is now in a quandary as to the crackdown on corruption against the so-called princelings.

Infinity announces the acquisition of AHC Southwest and Advanced Homecare. Infinity Homecare announced the acquisition of AHC Southwest and Advanced Homecare as already complete.

Silverfleet Capital purchases Ipes. European private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has entered into an agreement with Ipes, one of Europe's providers for fund administration and outsourcing services.

MMC London Fund established for GBP11 million for specific areas of development. MMC Ventures recently lands a tender to launch the MMC London Fund. The fund is worth GBP11 million or US$16.

Goodlife Fitness centers completed US$40 million expansion of a US$125 million subordinated credit facility.

Brightstone Venture Capital raises funds for Mobile Realty Apps. Brightstone Venture Capital has been in the business of investments in the past three decades with interests in over eighty Minnesota enterprises.

Liberty Global's acquisition of Virgin Media is approved by EU. An unconditional European Union clearance was provided to John Malone's Liberty Global for the bid for Virgin Media.

The IPO shares of Blackhawk would be at US$220 million at US$22 per share. Safeway Inc. 's gift card and payment service unit, Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc has formally offered ten million Class A shares priced between US$20 and US$22 per share.