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Canberra, Australia-based cloud computing services provider CloudCentral bought the intellectual property of San Mateo, US-based software firm DEY Storage Systems for an undisclosed amount in lieu of paying for third-party storage services.

Australia-listed coal mining firm Universal Coal agreed to acquire the assets and liabilities of Exxaro Resources' New Clydesdale colliery (NCC) in South Africa for an undisclosed amount.

Perth, Australia-based gold mining and mineral exploration firm Saracen Mineral Holdings acquired Western Australia's unloved Thunderbox gold mine from Russian giant Norilsk in a deal valued at $20 million.

Montreal, Canada-based dairy firm Saputo Inc has increased its stake in Australia-based dairy supplier Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Ltd to 20.1%, according to an ASX statement.

Perth, Australia-based mining firm Mirabela Nickel Ltd secured a $45-million (A$50.7-million) loan from its note holders in an interim financing deal as the Rothschild Capital Funds looks for investors for the troubled miner.

Leading Asian e-commerce company iBuy Group Ltd is raising $37 millionto pay for fund advertising and acquisitions in a fully underwritten initial public offering (IPO).

Troy Resources announced that it would proceed with Azimuth compulsory acquisition.

Australia's Brambles planned to spin off Recall Holdings.

Brambles Ltd has reviewed a plan to exit its data management unit priced at Aus$2 billion.

Australia's bourse operator, ASX Ltd (ASX.AX), said on Friday it may buy share registry Link Market Services from Pacific Equity Partners.