As Blackberry announced its formation of a special committee to "explore strategic alternatives" like a possible sale to compete with its biggest technology rivals, conflict may arise.
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Lloyds Banking Group receives bids for Australian units: WSJ
A newspaper reported that British bank Lloyds Banking Group received bids for its Australian businesses.
Groupama sells remaining Societe Generale shares
Groupama sold its last stake in SocGen for EUR 517.8 million. French insurance company Groupe des Assurances Mutuelles Agricoles (Groupama) finally sold its remaining 1.
Austrian banks will merge for Volksbanken buy back
Mergers would enable Austrian regional banks to save money for a Volksbanken buy back. An official representing Austrian regional banks told newspaper Kurier that mergers would enable them to save money to help buy back Volksbanken AG.
Bain Capital sells Domino's Japan for JPY 12 billion
Bain Capital Partners said it would sell its majority stake in Domino's Pizza Japan to Australia's Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.
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Dole Food Co Inc agreed to be bought by David Murdock, after an increase in the offer price was given.
Campbell Soup Co announced that the sales of some of its European businesses to CVC Capital Partners is on the final stages.
Everspin Technologies announced that it was able to close its Series B funding round with USD 15 million from venture capital firms.
Amid dark forecasts on the PC market, especially for the future of Dell, Dell's buyout prospects may be on the rocks as well.
Tegile Systems announced the successful closing of its Series C funding round with USD 35 million in a round led by Meritech Capital Partners.
Prospect Capital Corp gave a loan valued at USD 80 million to Matrixx Initiatives Inc for its recapitalization.
InsideView said it was able to secure USD 19 million in a round led by Split Rock Partners. Software service company InsideView announced that it closed USD 19 million in financing on Monday.
Steinway Musical Instruments said that another investor topped the USD 35 per share offer of Kohlberg & Co with a bid of USD 38 per share.
Greece completed the sale of the 33% stake it held in OPAP SA to Emma Delta fund for EUR 652 million.
