Merlin Entertainments's successful initial public offering had put the company's valuation at GBP3.5 billion or USD5.6 billion.
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Deals of the day - Mergers & Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday:- Healthcare conglomerate Danaher Corp has teamed up with Blackstone Group LP BX.
Macquarie challenges Aberdeen with rival SWIP bid
Macquarie Group Ltd said it would make a GBP500 million offer for Scottish Windows Investment Partnership, which was reported to receive a previous bid from deen Asset Management Plc.
Standard Bank confirms sale of London trading unit
Johannesburg-based Standard Bank said it would be selling its London-based trading unit to a yet-unconfirmed buyer.
Bumi moves closer to Bakrie split deal
London-listed coalminer Bumi Plc announced its plan to proceed with a planned split from the Bakrie family despite lack of proof that the family can finance the deal.
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British technology company Captive Media managed to raise GBP250,000 through crowdfunding to launch the world's first urinal game.
Lime&Tonic raises EUR1.0 million in angel investments for its funding round. Digital concierge service provider Lime&Tonic announced the closure of its Angel round of funding.
An Ernst & Young Global Limited report revealed that private equity has finally made a comeback in real estate markets after a five-year hiatus.
A working capital facility was made available by Black Pearl Capital Fund for Ennovar's production.
A Permira Funds portfolio company had purchased BestInvest for an undisclosed amount. UK wealth management and online investment service firm BestInvest announced it had agreed to be acquired by a portfolio company of Permira funds.
Autodesk Inc. revealed its intention to acquire UK-based software giant Delcam for GBP172.5 million.
According to Moody's Investors Service, buyout firms would be targeting European retailers to take advantage of low funding costs.
Heavily indebted UK bread manufacturer Premier Foods announced that it is looking for investors for its Hovis brand.
John Malhotra, the former independent energy advisor, is now the reported head for Macquarie's Asian oil and gas advisory businesses.
