John Malone's Liberty Global purchases Ziggo stake from Barclays Bank. Liberty Global, the cable investment firm founded by John Malone, has recently purchased a 12.
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Veolia Environment Sells Off Water and Wastewater Business
Veolia's divestment program sells off its water and wastewater concessions to Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd.
Dongfeng Motor Terminates Bid for Fisker
China's Dongfeng Motor Group decides not to continue bidding for a major stake in Fisker Automotive over loan obligations.
Leeds Utd Owner Sells 10% to Bahrain Bank
International Investment Bank of Bahrain purchases 10% of Leeds United Football Club. Leeds United, the UK football club has sold a 10% stake to the International Investment Bank of Bahrain.
Liberty Global Buys 12.7% Stake in Ziggo
Liberty Global reaches deal with Barclays to purchase 12.7% stake in the latter's Ziggo. Liberty Gobal Inc. has acquired a stake worth 12. 7% in Dutch cable television operator Ziggo NV from Barclays Plc following the British bank's failure to seek buyers in a share sale last week.
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Panasonic of Japan is trying to structurally change in order to address major weaknesses in its business structure.
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In compliance with current regulations, Novartis AG is selling of a part of its shareholdings in Novartis India.
Hoau, TNT Express' road business in China is now the property of CITIC Private Equity. TNT Express, the Dutch express delivery service provider has announced the sale of Hoau, its domestic road business in China.
After two tries, ProMOS Tech was able to sell of its twelve inch fabricating facility to GlobalFoundries.
