KKR obtains US$6 billion in new Asia fund, records region's biggest

KKR & Co raised US$ billion for its third Asian private equity fund called Asian II Fund. KKR & Co's third Asia private equity fund obtained US$6 billion.


After 2 years, Chromebooks is finally getting attention

Chromebooks have effectively captured 20% to 25% of the U.S. laptop market according to report. Google Inc. 's Chromebook was brushed aside as a mildly cheap laptop with limited appeal when it was released two years ago.

Glencore to sell Dakota Growers Pasta

According to three sources, Glencore Xstrata Plc looked to sell its Dakota Growers Pasta Co unit after its US$6 billion purchase for Viterra.

Tech Finance extends noteholder tender offer expiry date

Tech Finance extended its noteholder tender offer expiry date to July 11, 2013. Technicolor announced that the expiry date of Tech Finance's noteholder tender offer would be extended to July 11, 2013, which was originally set for July 9.


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Geniki Bank presents its binding bid for troubled New Hellenic Postbank. Greek lender Geniki Bank confirmed that it has submitted its bid to acquire New Hellenic Postbank.
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Zion Oil and Gas Inc obtains one-year exploration license extension for its Asher-Menashe enterprise in Northern Israel.
Serodus merges with Phlogo to expand portfolio Serodus ASA announced its plan to merge with Phlogo ApS. The merger would enable Serodus to speed up its commercialization and development strategies.
The U.S. Consumer Bureau announced that banks supervised by them may now face penalties if they mistreat clients during collection.
UMW Oil & Gas Bhd IPO at MYR3 per share. UMW Oil & Gas Bhd, a unit of the Malaysian conglomerate UMW Holdings Bhd, was reported to set its minimum indicative price for IPO at MYR3 per share.
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