Cerberus has grandiose plans for Seibu, such as relisting after three years and expanding its shareholdings in the company.

Icahn and Blackstone open discussion to team up on Dell buyout. Two of the most renowned equity investors in the United States may very well put a damper on the US$24.

U.S. companies have become more confident in completing larger acquisitions as the country shows receovery.

AXA stands to earn from purchase of its private equity subsidiary. In a statement, AXA is expecting to receive Eur 200 million or US$259. 94 million gain from the buyout of its private equity unit.

Barclays has decided to declare a 14.2 percent stake in Dutch cable company Ziggo following its failure to find enough buyers for the shares in a sale.

French insurer AXA is now finalizing the sale of the majority state in its private equity arm to a group of investors in a deal worth about 500 million euros.

NewsCred has expanded its funding base with new infusion from Mayfield Fund and others to the amount of US$15 million.

Cleary joins Tullis Health to help in its expansion plans. Michael Cleary was recently appointed by Tullis Health Investors as its new Director of Investor Relations and Marketing.

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.

Hostess Brands now being bidded on. The main creditor of Hostess Brands, Silver Point Capital and hedge fund firm Hurst Capital have expressed interest in purchasing Hostess snack cakes brands according to a report by the New York Post.