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Midokura's network development software boosts its capital infusion with US$12M from INCJ and US$5.2M for other investors.
Telefonica Deutschland would be selling off Euro denominated bonds. The German subsidiary of Spain's largest phone company, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG is now preparing to offer for sale of Euro denominated bonds as early as this month.
The German construction firm Hochtief is pushing to become leaner in its process to divest assets for the long term.
PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya and PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika would be listed for their individual IPOs in Indonesia's bourse this year.
Bostjan Jazbec is the new central bank governor of Slovenia. Bostjan Jazbec, the International Monetary Fund expert has been appointed as the central bank governor of Slovenia.
AstraZeneca purchases AlphaCore and its up and coming cholesterol drugs. AstraZeneca purchased through private placement US biotech company AlphaCore Pharma.
Astorg Partners leads the consortium that will purchase Canberra from Areva. Areva. the top nuclear reactor builder of France announced that it would be selling its nuclear radiation measurement subsidiary to a private equity group.
Vodafone shares tumble after Verizon denies takeover talk. Vodafone share values fell after Verizon Communications denied rumors of a takeover of its joint venture.
British Petroleum, in the wake of the 2010 oil spill liabilities, is selling off its wind farm operations in the US reportedly at US$1.5 billion.
HighMark Funds, the mutual fund arm of UnionBanCal is being sold to Nationwide Financial and Reich & Tang.
Cammeby's International Group would be purchasing the Monterey for the sum of US$250 million. One of the largest apartment towers in Manhattan would be purchased by Rubin Schron, Related Cos is selling one of its assets to the part owner of the Woolworth Building.
Optimer Pharmaceuticals is subject to many possible offers from other drug companies. The antibiotics pharmaceutical maker Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc has been the subject of interest from GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Astellas Pharma Inc of Japan.
The Bronx Parking Development Corp skipped payment of interest to its bondholders and is now contemplating bankruptcy protection.
New players in the Tele2 Russia saga show their hand. Russia's largest wireless carrier is now preparing the plan to fight the sale of Tele2 AB to VTB, state owned financial institution.
ICBC would be the first Chinese bank to invest in a Taiwanese Bank, SinoPac. SinoPac Financial Holdings Co. Ltd of Taiwan would be selling off a 20% share of its banking unit.
Elior buyout financing options are attracting buyout firms and more creative financing. Banks are being asked to provide its very first pure covenant lite debt package from Europe in order to support a buyout of Elior, the French catering firm.
The Gradin family is investing in Brazil's cargo market through MTO Logistica Multimodal SA. MTO Logistica Multimodal SA is putting up 330 million reais or US$163 million into a logistics platform to transport cargo between Brazil's largest cities.
Inpex of Japan is the new partner of Statoil SA in the development of the Rovumba basin oil well in Mozambique.
In a Financial Times report, AT&T and Verizon are said to be joining forces to make a bid for Vodafone shares in Verizon Wireless.
As a result of Australian rules, Dart Energy is forcing to pull out from coal seam gas project in Australia.
The transfer of funds exempted Laiki Bank UK from Cyprus Bailout. The United Kingdom branch of the Laiki Bank has evaded the so-called 'haircut' of depositors in the beleaguered Cypriot bank.
A US$50 million sukuk bond issue would be undertaken by the Sharjah Islamic Bank. The lending institution partly owned by the UAE emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah Islamic Bank is now in the process of preparing for a dollar denominated Islamic bond or sukuk.
The MAS capital infusion of US$20 million would result in the merger of Attune Consulting and Sabre Technologies.
The Swiss bank Julius Baer would boost businesses in South America and Monaco through transfers of former Merrill Lynch businesses.
According to the Apple Daily, the Liu family owned Chong Hing Bank would be up for sale. The Hong Kong lending institution Chong Hing Bank Ltd share values reached a two year high after a reported signal from shareholders that the Liu family was ready to sell their interest.
Liberty Harbor Capital LLC is a Goldman Sachs subsidiary that would fund middle market firms with weak credit ratings.
USS McCain sent to the Korean Peninsula to be a shield should a missile ballistic attack occur. In a tactical move, the United States has ordered the standby of a warship off the Korean coast to act as a shield to any possible missle attack from North Korea.
Blackstone to pay off debts to recapitalize Multi Corp, the European real estate company. The real estate unit of Blackstone Group LP may wrest control of Multi Corp after its acquisitionof almost half of the corporate debt of the cash strapped shopping mall developer.
Three major Chinese firms to issue yuan denominated debt instruments. Three major Chinese corporations are now in the process of selling bonds that are yuan denominated.
Jazztel's increasing growth in the Spanish market is making it very attractive for major telecommunications companies.
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