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Actavis purchases Valeant's antibiotic vaginal gel worth US$55 million. Actavis, the generic pharmaceutical firm, has purchased the global rights to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's antibiotic vaginal gel.

In a cash and share combination purchase, NV5 acquires Consilium Partners. NV5 Holdings Inc is in the business of providing of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway would hold its shareholder meeting with a new twist on the festivities.

GDF Suez and Santos may seek partners and/or investors for offshore Bonaparte LNG project. Australia's third largest oil production company, Santos Ltd has announced that the proposed Bonaparte floating LNG venture with GDF Suez SA off the northen coast may require another partner.

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Emma Delta, as required by the Athens government, increases its bid for OPAP, the Greek gambling monopoly.

From the position of Executive Director and CFO, Mark Hews rises to become CEO replacing Michael Tripp.

Melrose Industries sells off Tyman Hardware for US$200 million. Melrose Industries Plc, the engineering turnaround specialist, has announced that it would be selling off its North American hardware company.

Chris Hansen's bid to move the Kings to Seattle has been rejected by the NBA committee of owners.

Z Energy Ltd open for IPO in New Zealand. Z Energy Ltd's owners, a gas station conglomerate that provides one third of all of New Zealand's fuel needs, has appointed a number of banking institutions for the possible sale of as much as 60% of the company on the public bourse.

Glass Lewis changes tune on Occidental Petroleum Chairman Ray Irani. Investor advisory firm Glass Lewis has made an about face on its recommendation for voting preferences for Occidental Petroleum Executive Chairman Ray Irani.

Uber is said to be in venture financing discussions despite CEO pronouncements. Uber, the fast growing alternative taxi transportation service is now in discussion with a venture capital firm about a new funding round that is forecasted to value the company at about US$1 billion.

Carl Icahn increases stake from 9.27% to 10.72% in Nuance Communications. Activist billionaire investor Carl Icahn has increaseed his shareholdings in software manufacturer Nuance Communications.

Merck and Pfizer announce deal for the inclusion of ertugliflozin into current diabetes drug portfolios of the companies.

Apple, in the largest bond deal for the year, offers US$17 billion to assuage shareholder fears over falling profits and declining growth.