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Canada-based milk processor Saputo Inc raised its acquisition offer for Australia-based Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co to AUD515 million in a three-way bid contest with dairy firms Bega Cheese Ltd and Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co.

Colorado-based building and battery startups Prescient, Boulder Ionics, and RoundPegg announced that they received funding from investors this week, which will be used for expansion and development.

Canadian Vendetta Mining Ltd. announced that it has signed a deal with Pegmont Mines Limited to buy an undivided 100% stake in the Pegmont Lead-Zinc-Silver Property.

GDI Property Group Ltd. would be raising AUD310 million (USD292 million) in an initial public offering slated in December. The deal is expected to be the biggest real estate IPO in Australia this year.

Melbourne-based tech startup IntelligenceBank raised USD2 million in a seed funding round led by local investment firm KOTJ. The funds will be used for the company's market and workforce expansion.

Australia-based Corporate Travel Management (CTM) announced that it is seeking to raise AUD53 million (USD49.6 million) to buy a 75.1% stake in travel service provider Westminster Travel.

Amphenol Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Sensors business of GE for USD318 million, which will be subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Australian investment firm Private Equity Partners had put up for sale 25% of its stake in Link Administration Holdings for AUD200 million. The holding company was acquired by PEP for AUD132 million.

Japan-based Secured Capital, the real estate arm of private equity firm PAG, raised USD1.5 billion to invest in real estate and debt opportunities in Asia.

Brisbane-based veterinary giant Greencross announced its intention to buy pet retail chain Mammoth Pet Holdings in an acquisition deal that is valued at USD330 million.

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory is now the subject of a three way battle as bidders Bega Cheese, Saputo and Murray Goulburn all seek to be the owner of the manufacturer of brands such as Sungold Milk and Great Ocean cheese.

Australian diversified company Abacus Property Group raised USD75 million in a share sale, the proceeds of which would be used to more properties in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

A diplomatic stand off between Australia and Indonesia was averted when the Australian Immigration Minister had ordered the boat people be brought to Christmas Island.

New Zealand's dairy manufacturer Fonterra signed a deal to acquire troubled Tasmania-based company Tamar Valley Dairy.

Whitehaven Chairman Mark Vaile said the future of the mining company is assured with the two mines it is preparing to go online.