HgCapital pulls toymaker Schleich out of the market. HgCapital. the European equity group, has halted the sale of German toy company Schleich. Schleich manufactures miniature animal figures and popular blue toys called Smurf.
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Dixons to Sell Off PIXmania
Dixons Retail may either sell off or close PIXmania as a business. The second largest electrical goods retailer in Europe, Dixons Retail, said that it was interested in selling off its PIXmania e-commerce business.
Vodafone Partners with Deutsche Telekom for Expanded Services
Vodafone partners with Deutsche Telekom for expanded services for the German market. In a new development, Vodafone would now be able to offer over broadband pay-TV to its German subscribers with the new accord signed with Deutsche Telekom AG.
Rothschild's Five Arrows Concludes First Round
Five Arrows Credit Solutions of Rothschild has concluded its first closure. In an announcement, Rothschild disclosed that its merchant banking arm, Five Arrows Credit Solutions, has concluded its primary closing with the estimated commitment of EUR235 million or US$302.
Philippine Government Opens Bidding to Seven Groups for Airport Project
The Philippines' DOTC approves seven bidders for Metro Cebu airport project. The government of the Republic of the Philippines have released a list of approved and qualified builders for a US$430 million airport project.
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Apple Inc has been dumped by many investment fund management firms. Apple Inc, once the apple of the eye of many hedge funds has recently been dropped by some named hedge fund managers in the first quarter of 2013.
Apptio, the startup firm that helps companies navigate cloud computing, has increased in value as well as investments into its business model.
Royal KPN NV sells off shares for IPO. Dutch telecommunications giant Royal KPN NV has raised Eur2. 92 billion or US$3. 78 billion in share sale proceeds as investors bought 97.
OAO MegaFon issues dividend to shareholders. The second largest Russian mobile operator in terms of revenue, OAO MegaFon, has surpassed its larger competitor OAO Mobile Telesystems in terms of market value after it had pledged to pay out US$1.
Bilfinger SE set to purchase Siemens water business. The second largest construction company in Germany, Bilfinger SE, is now contemplating a bid for the water technologies business being offered for sale by Siemens AG.
The water utilities firm Severn Trent declines the takeover offers but advises deadline as to formal bids.
Enlightenment Capital invests in Opera Solutions for an undisclosed amount. The Washington, DC -based defense, aerospace and government-focused investment firm, Enlightenment Capital, has invested in the world renowned in machine learning science application and superior Big Data predictive analytics that impels greater profit, Opera Solutions, LLC.
Atlantis Computing secures US$20 million in series D capital financing. Last 15th of May, 2013, Atlantis Computing announced the conclusion of its Series D financial infusion round securing US$20 million.
Tokai Pharma receives US$35.5 series E capital financing round. Tokai Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced today that it was able to secure US$35. 5 million in a round of Series E growth financing in order to persuade investors to support Tokai's lead prostate cancer pharmaceutical product currently in medical development.
