The Galeao airport in Rio de Janeiro was sold to Odebrecht and its partner Changi Airports International for USD8.3 billion, a value almost four times the minimum bid.
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Babcock in negotiation to purchase stake in Avincis in JV deal
Babcock, UK's leading engineering support service is in exclusive discussion to acquire a stake in helicopter transport services company, Avincis. Being a part owner of Avincis would open doors to lucrative defense contracting markets for Babcock, particularly in Spain and Italy.
Daimler CEO states that he would “welcome” Chinese investor
During a panel discussion with Daimler CEO in Berlin on Saturday, Dieter Zetsche, said he would 'welcome' a Chinese investor. Daimler also took a 12% stake with Beijing Automotive Group.
New roads enthuses Zambians but unnerves foreign investors
President Michael Sata's drive to upgrade the country's rough roads, which often become impassable in the rainy season, is popular with many Zambians like Moyo. But foreign investors, who must partly fund such ambitious schemes, are less keen on his costly promises and very public dust-ups with business.
Volkswagen reveals EUR84.2 investment plan
Europe's top carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has revealed its plan to invest EUR84.2 billion in the next five years for technology upgrades and modernization of its plants.
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The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday, including Microsoft, Comcast, Green Dot, Goldman Sachs and others.
The three-person management team of private limousine service Uber had severed ties with the company six months after the car service company launched its services in the capital of Germany.
US-based crowd-shipping mobile app Friendshippr closed USD670,000 in funding from angel investors in Dubai to connect consumers to Facebook friends who will help transport items for them.
Ohio-based tank truck transportation and logistics provider Kenan Advantage Group purchased Canada-based bulk transportation provider RTS-Westcan Group of Cos in an acquisition deal with undisclosed terms.
Thailand is ready to launch a BHT2 trillion infrastructure investment project in 2014, which could potentially boost the country's economy after a slowdown this year.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Tuesday including Nokia, IntercontinentalExchange Group, Goldman Sachs and others.
France-based black car service provider LeCab raised USD6.8 million (EUR5 million) in a Series B funding round from undisclosed investors, to be used for the expansion of the company's service and manpower.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, said it has bought a 33.3% stake in Swiss carrier Darwin Airline for an undisclosed amount.
Germany-based international car producer Daimler announced a new strategic cooperation agreement with China-based partner automobile seller BAIC Motor that would be signed by both parties on Tuesday.
