IBM and EMC are partnering to discuss takeover of SoftLayer. EMC Corp and IBM are quietly discussing with web hosting company SoftLayer Technologies Inc to purchase the privately held database web hosting company.
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DirecTV ends chase for Vivendi's GVT
DirecTV withdraws from race to buy Vivendi's GVT. The largest American satellite television provider, DirecTV, has ended its chase of Vivendi's GVT.
Morgan Stanley Nearing Acquisition
Morgan Stanley passes Fed test for JV purchase. Morgan Stanley is now nearing the completion of its acquisition of the rest of its wealth management joint venture after completing its testing with the US Federal Reserve.
Khazanah Bids for GE's Stake in Thai Bank
Malaysia's Khazanah bids for GE shareholdings in Ayudhya Bank of Thailand. Malaysia's state sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd had offered to purchase General Electric's stake in Bank of Ayudhya.
Medpro Worth More According to Shareholder
Cipla Medpro shareholder criticizes low ball offer by Cipla for buyout. One of the top stockholders in Cipla Medpro has said it would require Cipla Ltd to increase its US$500 million offer to purchase the third largest generics drug firm in South Africa.
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Hulu appoints Andy Forsell as Interim CEO pending decision by Disney and News Corp on future of the website.
Buxton moves to Old Mutual from Schroders. The eminent head of UK equities at Schroders, Richard Buxton is one of the most renowned fund managers in Britain.
Five Oaks to sell IPO stock worth US$85.5 million. The Five Oaks Investment Corp is an investor in mortgage backed securities. It is projecting that at its IPO, each of the 5.
Fisker Automotive founder resigns from company bearing his name. Henrik Fisker, the founder and executive chairman of Fisker Automotive, has quit his company.
National Financial Partners seeking new private equity funding. The wealth management company headed by Jessica Bibliowicz is exploring a potential sale according to three individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Dean Metropoulus front runner to purchase the iconic Hostess brand. Dean Metropoulus is a giant in the food industry business but not a household name yet, though this may change upon his purchase of iconic snack cake brand Hostess.
Kroenke Sports acquires Outdoor Channel despite previous merger plans with Intermedia. After a heated discussion, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment LLC has acquired Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc.
RBS to sell off shares in business interests. The Royal Bank of Scotland has put into motion its plan to further reduce its exposure in Direct Line. The move is to take advantage in the 20% rise in the insurer's share price since its flotation last year.
Alfa's share in the TNK-BP takeover by Rosneft to be reinvested. Alfa Group, the group that brokered the deal from the sale of the joint venture giant TNK-BP, is now discussing with former BP CEOs John Browne and Tony Hayward as to international oil venture projects.
