Sources said Blackstone would be making a bet for regional government properties in Spain after its July acquisition.
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Buyout talks between CVC Capital and South Beauty in advance stage - sources
CVC Capital Partners would be acquiring a 69% ownership stake in Chinese restaurant chain South Beauty Investment Co Ltd for USD300 million, sources said.
CCB nears closing of Bicbanco buyout - source
The source said China Construction Bank Corp's acquisition of BicBanco would be the easiest step in securing a license to expand in Brazil.
Sarissa Capital buys 6.22% stake in Ariad Pharmaceuticals
Sarissa Capital Management acquired a 6.22% ownership stake in biotechnology firm Ariad Pharmaceuticals.
Institutional investors optimistic on Twitter IPO
Fund managers said they were optimistic about Twitter's upcoming debut. Institutional investors expressed confidence about the initial public offering of social media company Twitter Inc.
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Securus Medical Group raised USD 6.5 million at the initial close of its Series B round led by 3X5 Special Opportunity Fund.
French advertiser Criteo raised USD 250 million from its IPO. France-based firm Criteo raised USD 250 million from its initial public offering in the US.
French billionaire Xavier Niel was looking at possible deals with phone companies in Europe, sources told Bloomberg.
Former billionaire Eike Batista would be selling his coal mines in Colombia to Yildirim Holding for USD 450 million.
The fund was able to raise an amount well above the projected amount with interest in the Nordic region as its greatest asset.
Vodafone seeks bigger share of its Indian unit, wants government approval. Vodafone Group Plc sought approval on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to raise the number of shares of its India unit for $US1.
Vention Medical, one of the firms in the Fund IV of KRG Capital Partners, acquired Fast Forward Medical.
The USD60 million raised in NextDoor's Series C financing round would go towards hiring additional software engineers to develop its core product.
Onex Credit completed its fourth collateralized loan obligation through a private placement. Onex Corporation through a statement announced Onex Credit Partners LLC had completed the offer of its fourth collateralized loan obligation through a private placement transaction.
