Manila Electric Corp acquires 20% stake in Global Business Power Corp

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that its wholly owned arm would acquire a stake from GT Capital Holdings' power generation unit, according to a report from Reuters.


Tweeter trading symbol changed to avoid Twitter mix-up

Tweeter Home Entertainment Group was assigned a new trading symbol to avoid investor confusion when Twitter Inc. would start its public offering debut.

Jos A. Bank approaches Men's Wearhouse for merger

Jos. A. Bank had approached Men's Wearhouse for a possible merger although the type of tie-up was not clearly stated, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Icahn to discuss asset sales with Talisman Energy management

After accumulating nearly 6% of total shares in Talisman Energy, Carl Icahn has prepared to provide direction as to sales of assets of the Canadian energy firm.


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Francisco Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology, announced today a strategic investment in NexTech that would be subject to customary closing conditions.
Tata Power buys a wind farm while DLF Ltd divests one in differing transactions in Indian wind power generation business.
Should Vodafone buy out its minority shareholders in its Indian subsidiary, it would be the first foreign telecommunications firm to do so after the new rules were implemented.
Venture funding amounting to USD1.5 million in venture funding was received by elevate DIGITAL for its expansion and development purposes.
The global satellite services would be expanded through the capital investment of I2BF Global Ventures in Dauria Aerospace.
Molecular Templates scored USD 8.5 million in its Series C round led by Excel Venture Management. Biopharmaceutical company Molecular Templates Inc closed its Series C financing with USD 8.
Two major names, R Stephen Hannahs and Two Sigma Private Investments, announce the formation of Wings Capital Partners.
Lime Rock closed its third fund with USD 750 million in capital commitments. Private equity company Lime Rock said it was able to close Lime Rock Resources III with capital commitments amounting to USD 750 million.
Google Ventures led the Series B funding round for software firm Enterproid, of which the round raised USD12 million.