SABB, which is partially owned by HSBC, has been busy preparing for a sukuk bond issue by year's end.
Deals
Acquia Hires Finance Chief as IPO Talks Begin
Acquia Inc. hired a new chief financial officer before it would start discussions with banks for an IPO.
Telefonica's backer sets stage for Royal KPN takeover
Carlos Slim gives support to Telefonica's buyout of Royal KPN NV. In a surprise move, Carlos Slim's America Movil SAB gave its 'irrevocable commitment' to vote in favor of KPN's E-Plus unit's sale to Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG.
Anadarko sells part of stake in Africa property
Anadarko sells part of its stake in Mozambique property to Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. for USD2.64 billion.
Canva launches graphic design platform from USD3 million funding
Canva launched a new tool for design creation and collaboration through a USD3 million in seed funding.
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Pritzker Family agreed to buy TMS International Corp. for USD1 billion. The Pritzker Family, one of America's wealthiest families, has agreed to purchase TMS International Corporation with an approximate USD1 billion cash deal.
A military source told Reuters that the US had finally agreed on selling AH-64E Apache combat helicopters to the Indonesian army, and are still in talks to iron out the terms of the deal.
Baird Capital recently announced its investment in China's Kedu Healthcare. In an announcement, Baird Capital said its China Growth Equity team had invested in one of the largest medical equipment service providers in China, namely Kedu Healthcare.
Reuters had seen a termsheet showing that HUDCO planned to raise INR12.5 billion through selling of tax-free bonds.
Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi eyes USD500 million IPO for F&N REIT. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thai tycoon and the country's third richest man, announced plans of an IPO for Fraser and Neave (F&N) REIT.
MBK agrees to buy ING's South Korean unit to bring the latter's Asia exit plan closer to conclusion.
Malaysia's largest mobile phone operator has planned an IPO of its telecommunications tower assets.
Amgen acquires Onyx Pharmaceuticals for $10.4 billion. Declining sales of its flagship product pushed Amgen to a $10. 4 billion purchase of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, concluding the two-month-long auction of Onyx.
The State Bank of India announced that it had expected to receive a total of INR4 billion in recapitalization from the government.
