Blackberry Patents may raise Fairfax debt - report

Financing for the Blackberry Ltd buyout by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. would be largely dependent on the smartphone maker's debt-free assets, said financial analysts.


Tokyo Electron takeover "rare" in Japan

Analysts thought that Tokyo Electron Ltd's takeover was unusual move in an industry norm where local companies were rarely open to mergers or takeovers by their foreign rivals.

Brynwood Partners raises USD 400 million for Fund VII

Brynwood Partners announced the first and final close of their seventh fund, which raised USD 400 million.

Stryker Corp agrees to acquire Mako Surgical Corp for USD 1.65 billion

Orthopedic devices seller Stryker Corp announced that it had agreed to acquire Mako Surgical Corp for USD 1.65 billion.


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