Sources interviewed by Bloomberg said Citigroup Inc is planning to give distribution rights to sell its products in Asia to at least two insurance firms.
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Online retailer navabi raises EUR10 million in Index Ventures-led Series C investment round
German startup navabi, which sells designer brand clothing online, drew EUR10 million in new Series C funding from institutional investors led by private equity firm Index Ventures.
Sources say KKR will exit Turkish shipping business, hires Goldman Sachs Group Inc for sale
According to sources interviewed by Bloomberg, private equity firm KKR & Co has hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc to assist them in the sale of UN Ro-Ro Isletmeleri, a Turkish shipping company.
Johnson & Johnson raises USD3.5 billion in six-part bond sale
Top credit ranking Johnson & Johnson reportedly sold USD3.5 billion in a six-part bond issue, its first offering in the last two years. Proceeds from the deal will be used to pay the health care product manufacturer's outstanding debt.
Tata Cleantech Capital may finance up to INR 25 billion of clean energy projects in India
Joint venture company Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd said in a Bloomberg interview that it could finance up to USD 401 million in Indian renewable and energy efficient projects.
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UK-based multinational publishing and education company Pearson reportedly agreed to buy Brazilian Grupo Multi for GBP440 million in a cash and debt assumption. Grupo Multi provides English language training to over 800,000 students in Brazil.
Seoul-based entertainment agency Wellmade StartM acquired DreamT Entertainment for KRW1.1 billion (USD1.04 million), following a growing trend of mergers and acquisition in the entertainment industry.
Illinois intends to sell USD350 million in general obligation bonds in a sale initially slated on December 12. Illinois legislators are set to vote on a pension reform bill that could save the state around USD160 billion in 30 years.
Cool Japan Fund is looking to invest in TV channels and retail properties in the US and Southeast Asia to promote the country's culture. Cool Japan is backed by the government as well as Japanese companies and is led by a former Carlyle Group executive.
Philippine mall and banking conglomerate SM Investments Corp (SMIC) has purchased five business process outsourcing (BPO) buildings in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig for an undisclosed amount.
Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd announced that it has agreed to purchase a 70% stake in Australian car dealer Brisbane BMW Unit Trust and LMM Holdings Pty Ltd for AUD22.7 million (USD20.75 million).
According to a Bloomberg report, Blackstone Group has made its mark as one of the largest warehouse landlords in the US with its industrial real estate firm formed three years ago, which is already two times its size.
Dairy farmer Geoff Akers, the new chair of Dairy Australia, says the surge in takeover bids for milk processing companies is a good change for the industry.
The government of Queensland has exited its 74.3 million shares worth USD350 million in the formerly state-owned coal and bulk freight rail company Aurizon, reducing its stake in the firm to under 5%.
