Bruker Corporation announced today its acquisition of Prairie Technologies Inc, a provider of life sciences fluorescence microscopy products.
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1MDB boosts target for IPO to USD 3 billion- source
State-owned 1Malaysia Development Bhd raised the target for its IPO to USD 3 billion, according to a source interviewed by Reuters.
Vodafone shareholders clear EUR7.7 billion Kabel Deutschland takeover
British telecommunications giant Vodafone Group announced on Thursday that it had secured at least 75% shareholder backing for the approval of the EUR7.7 billion or USD10.2 billion takeover bid for Kabel Deutschland.
Japan Display plans USD 2 billion IPO - source
A source told Bloomberg that Japan Display would be holding an initial public offering to raise JPY 200 billion or USD 2 billion.
Fresenius' Helios acquires 43 Rhoen-Klinikum hospitals for USD4.1 billion
In separate statements made public today, Fresenius SE and Rhoen-Klinikum AG agreed on a USD4.1 billion acquisition deal of 43 hospitals in Europe.
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US Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane approved American Airlines' petition to exit bankruptcy today at a court hearing held in Manhattan.
Walt Disney Co. announced its plans to buy back around USD6 billion to USD8 million stock starting 2014.
Shoppers Drug Mart's shareholders had cast an overwhelming vote in favor of Loblaw Co's buyout bid.
Private equity firms including Advent International and CDIB Capital agreed to buy a large stake in coffee and tea retailer, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf without disclosing the financial terms of the transaction.
Twitter Inc. filed an initial public offering with the US regulators on Thursday as it took steps to take the company public.
Tradeweb Markets announced signing an agreement to acquire BonDesk Group LLC. without disclosing the financial terms of the deal.
The deal where America Movil bids for KPN Foundation is unclear. KPN, the Dutch telecommunications company, is in discussion with America Movil of Mexico as to Movil's EUR7.
Dunkin' Donuts exited the UK in the 1990's because of a lack of variety, an issue that is clearly addressed with its return to new agreements in the UK.
According to a regulatory filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. would acquire nine water and sewage treatment projects in China.
