As reported by Dow Jones, Celesio shares increase after McKesson interest in buyout becomes public. After a report that the McKesson Corp was in discussions with Celesio AG majority shareholder Franz Haniel & Cie GmbH as to a possible buyout, share values of the German drug wholesaler rose to their highest in seventeen years.
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Jos A. Bank approaches Men's Wearhouse for merger
Jos. A. Bank had approached Men's Wearhouse for a possible merger although the type of tie-up was not clearly stated, reported the Wall Street Journal.
Chesapeake cuts 10% of job
Under its new CEO Doug Lawler, Chesapeake Energy Corp had cut down around 1200 jobs to reduce company spending and lift profit.
Icahn to discuss asset sales with Talisman Energy management
After accumulating nearly 6% of total shares in Talisman Energy, Carl Icahn has prepared to provide direction as to sales of assets of the Canadian energy firm.
JPMorgan looks to cut lending to some businesses
JP Morgan Chase & Co, the biggest bank in the US, would cut lending to some businesses as risks confronted the bank's reputation, said a report from the Wall Street Journal.
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Tele2 Russia and Rostelecom set to merge after an agreement was formalized to create the fourth largest mobile operator in Russia.
Lululemon Athletica, a yogawear manufacturer, had been looking into expansion as it sees the overseas market to have a promising growth, said a Reuters report.
Francisco Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology, announced today a strategic investment in NexTech that would be subject to customary closing conditions.
Tata Power buys a wind farm while DLF Ltd divests one in differing transactions in Indian wind power generation business.
Should Vodafone buy out its minority shareholders in its Indian subsidiary, it would be the first foreign telecommunications firm to do so after the new rules were implemented.
Venture funding amounting to USD1.5 million in venture funding was received by elevate DIGITAL for its expansion and development purposes.
The global satellite services would be expanded through the capital investment of I2BF Global Ventures in Dauria Aerospace.
S. Scott Parel was introduced as the newest member of Sidley Austin LLP and partner for global private equity and M&A.
Molecular Templates scored USD 8.5 million in its Series C round led by Excel Venture Management. Biopharmaceutical company Molecular Templates Inc closed its Series C financing with USD 8.
