Atlas Copco buys the Edwards Group

The Edwards Group;s purchase price was pegged at GBP1 billion for Atlas Copco. In a report from Sky News, it was revealed that the Edwards Group, which is based out of Sussex, is the subject of a GBP1 billion takeover bid.


Bahrain’s Investcorp to sell Skrill for USD794 mill

Bahrain based Investcorp announced the sale of Skrill to CVC Capital Partners in a deal priced at USD79 million.

Column: Bezos needs to relaunch a business model

It has been a week after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced acquisition of Washington Post, a deal said to be the convergence of old and new media.

General Electric launches renewable energy program in Estonia

General Electric pursued its renewable energy program in Estonia after abandoning a solar plant project in the United States.


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