French automaker Renault and state-owned Dongfeng Motor Group have finally closed a $1.3 billion partnership agreement after almost a decade. The deal allows Renault to sell locally assembled models in China.
Deals
Accelrys picks up Irish software firm Qumas in $50M takeover deal
California, US-based software developing company Accelrys has acquired Ireland-based software business Qumas in a deal valued at $50 million to expand its products expansion and client base.
Essilor announces acquisition of Canadian eyewear firm Suntech Optics
France-based ophthalmic lenses firm Essilor International has acquired Canada-based sunglasses and reading glasses distributor Suntech Optics Inc to develop its prescription and non-prescription eyewear product portfolio.
Australia's Challenger inks deal to buy Bendzulla for $25M
Australia-based investment management firm Challenger Ltd has entered a deal to purchase self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) services provider Bendzulla Actuarial in a deal valued at $25 million.
Afghanistan woos corporate India amid concerns over US pact
Indian investors at a December 14 speech by Afghan President Hamid Karzai were not convinced that the latter's country is safe enough to carry out their investment plans, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Japanese insurance firm Sompo Japan Insurance Inc will acquire private British company Canopius in a deal valued at $970 million to expand its overseas operations, according to a report.
Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc reportedly purchased the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi for $250 million in a bid to expand its gaming operations.
British pharmaceutical corporation GlaxoSmithKline on Monday announced that it would buy up to 20.6 million shares in Indian subsidiary GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Ltd. for a total of $1.02 billion.
Sources said that American International Group is close to a deal to make its exit from International Lease Finance Corp. to Netherlands' AerCap Holdings NV. Under the deal, AIG will reportedly receive $3 billion in cash and $2.4 billion in stock.
Asia Pacific Stock Exchange (APX), a new bourse that aims to lure Chinese firms, has received final approval from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to start operating.
UK-based virtual fitting room firm Metail has received £2.6 million in additional funding as it prepares to move into a new headquarters in East London.
The initial takeover proposal of AU$752 million from Senex Energy was rejected by oil and gas exploration and production firm AWE Ltd.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd plans to sell down its 8.6% stake in Kiwi Income Property Trust, which is worth NZ$95.7 million based on its last trading price.
Royal Dutch Shell's exit of its stake in Australia-based Woodside Petroleum Ltd may enable Asian buyers, particularly China, to get a stake of or even acquire the whole company, Bloomberg reported.
