Arabtec has gained approval for the purchase of 45% of EFECO from its shareholders. Arabtec would be purchasing 45% of Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co or EFECO shares that the Dubai based builder does not already own.
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Zalando Continues Growth Path
The fashion website Zalando continues in its growth path leaving the competition behind. German online retailer Zalando has announced that their firm would keep its focus in getting core markets to break a profit despite speculation that the fashion website would be listing itself by early 2014.
Noble Exceeds Its Target
Noble Investment Group exceeds investment funding target. The Noble Investment Group was very pleased to disclose the success of its latest investment fund round.
US$29 Million Raised for Vaportherm
Vaportherm receives US$29 million for its financial round. In a press release, it was disclosed that Vaportherm closed a US$29 million financial round last 12th of April 2013.
Citi Hires Former Deutsche Bank Heads
Citi hires Ben Story, former head of Deutsche Bank. Former Deutsche Bank head Ben Story has been appointed by Citigroup to become head of UK Investment Banking and Brokerage.
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Emirates NBD has repaid its bailout funds in the amount of 3 billion UAE dinars. Dubai's largest financial institution, Emirates NBD has repaid for April the amount of 3 billion UAE Dinars or US$816.
At the opening of market trading, Vodafone shares increased in light of rumored buyout offer from Verizon.
IHSI shares are now publicly traded in OTC Bulletin Board. The board of Intelligent Highway Solutions Inc has announced that shares of stock under the ticker symbol IHSI has been traded publicly in the OTC Bulletin Board.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is open for merger option but has not made formal moves despite report from Nikkei newspaper.
In a surprising move, Ramky Enviro has suspended the scheduled IPO citing 'tepid market conditions.'
Potash Corp of Sasketchewan has formally withdrawn its takeover bid over Israel Chemicals. The Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc has cancelled a proposed takeover bid for Israel Chemicals Ltd after criticism of the deal was made by workers and politicians alike.
SDA rates cut by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to limit inflows and increase outflows. For the third time this year, the Philippines has cut rates it pays on special deposit accounts in an effort to curb capital inflows and prevent asset bubbles.
Royal KPN is now selling shares at 62% value of closing price in the Dutch bourse last Thursday. Royal KPN NV is in the process of conducting a Eur3 billion or US$3.
Baidu has acquired PPS Net TV as reported by China Business News. The largest search engine of China, Baidu Inc is now processing the acquisition of PPS Net TV, a Chinese online video company.
