Valeant Pharmaceuticals is in discussion to acquire Actavis for about US$13 billion. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, the largest publicly listed drug maker in Canada, is in discussion to purchase generics pharmaceutical firm Actavis Inc for US$13 billion.
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Brazil's Vale to Leave Argentine Potash Project
Vale SA obtains clearance to leave Rio Colorado mining project. On Friday, a company spokesperson told Reuters that the Vale SA, a global miner, has already inked an agreement with the government of Argentina allowing them to quit from US$6 billion Rio Colorado potash mining project.
The deVere Group Opens Shop in Cayman Islands
The deVere Group opens its offices on the Cayman Islands. The deVere Group has recently announced the establishment of its regional office in the Cayman Islands as a signal to its presence in the area.
Ghosn Expects Chinese Approval by Year's End
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn expects approval for the China plant for the carmaker to be approved by the end of the year.
Ageas Issues Extraordinary Dividend
Ageas issues Eur1.00 per share extraordinary dividend due to sale of RPI portfolio and BNP Paribas call option.
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