Ocoos is Third Company to Receive Funding Through Seed Capital Accelerator Program The Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research (the Institute) announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with Ocoos, an early-stage technology company that has developed an internet marketing platform for small service providers.
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U.S. sees reform push in China moves on brokerage JVs
China will raise foreign ownership limits in domestic joint venture securities firms and allow them to trade commodities and financial futures in a move to further liberalize the country's capital markets, a senior U.S. official said.
Tilly's $124 million IPO exceeds expectations
Fashion retailer Tilly's Inc raised $124 million during its initial public offering on Thursday, pricing it above its expected range, according to an underwriter.
Microchip Technology and SMSC Announce the Acquisition of SMSC by Microchip Technology
Acquisition Will Expand Microchip’s Smart Connectivity Solutions for Embedded Markets Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Standard Microsystems Corporation (NASDAQ: SMSC) today announced that Microchip has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Standard Microsystems Corporation (“SMSC”) for $37.
Lenders Predict Private Equity Regulation in Phoenix Survey
Results of the first quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey signal that lenders’ expect private equity regulation will occur despite the outcome of the presidential race.
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NXT Capital, LLC has closed a $308 million CLO, named NXT Capital CLO 2012-1. NXT Capital, LLC has closed a $308 million CLO, named NXT Capital CLO 2012-1.
Through an affiliate, Lowe Enterprises has formed a joint venture with Suncadia Grand Avenue Partners, LLC to assume ownership of the Suncadia Resort in Roslyn, Wash.
China's state-owned Bright Food Group has agreed to buy a 60 percent stake in British cereal firm Weetabix Food Co from private equity firm Lion Capital
Here is a look at the ups and downs of Petroplus as Vitol, the world's largest oil trader, teamed up with Marcel Van Poecke, Petroplus's co-founder, to buy the insolvent refiner's Swiss plant.
Faurecia will acquire the Saline, Mich. (USA), interior components business. As part of its continued growth in North America and commitment to its long-term customer Ford Motor Company, Faurecia will acquire the Saline, Mich.
Chery Automobile Co Ltd, is in talks with banks for a roughly Rmb6bn ($951.3 million) loan for its joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, sources said.
Technicolor plans to launch a capital increase of up to EUR158 million to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance its capabilities to implement its "Amplify 2015" strategic roadmap.
Technicolor said U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase planned to take a stake of up to 29.96 percent in the French digital video specialist to help it cut debt and push through its turnaround plan.
Radiator Labs was named the top winner of the MIT Clean Energy Prize for a radiator retrofit design that increases the energy efficiency of steam heating systems.
