Fitness First executives stated they would be investing GBP77.5 million into the company's operations in a bid to enhance their presence worldwide.
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Nigeria inaugurates a committee for private equity and venture capital investments
The Nigerian federal government created a committee to enhance both private equity and venture capital investments across the country.
KKR keen on mezzanine deals in Australia
A KKR executive revealed that his firm was keen on investing in structured debt and mezzanine deals in Australia.
Northstar Group buys ERA Realty Network
Northstar Group announced it had bought ERA Realty Network for US$100 million. Northstar Group, an Indonesian private equity firm, revealed it had obtained ERA Realty Network for over US$100 million.
Guy Hands to sell Infinis
Guy Hands stated they were mulling either a float on the London stock exchange or an outright sale of Infinis.
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Unitech stated that it is mulling deals from at least two international private equity firms for its 3.6 million square feet special economic zone property in Gurgaon.
A group of investors led by Alan Hughes stated that they are prepared to purchase 315 bank branches for GBP1 billion from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
HealthCare Global and DM Healthcare revealed that they have offered separate bids for the Actis owned Sterling Hospitals.
Marubeni stated that their latest deal into the renewable energy industry was to acquire a 25% stake in Mainstream.
The sale of 92% of Bulgarian pension fund Doverie is now being flagged for the lack of documentation and information.
John Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox, has purchased another Boston icon, the Boston Globe. The principal owner of the fabled Boston Red Sox, business tycoon John Henry, had entered into an agreement to purchase The Boston Globe for the price tag of US$70 million.
After fearing US sanctions, Pakistan decided to ask Iran's government to finance a USD8.1 billion gas pipeline project.
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation closed down the First Community Bank of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers.
Barron's said the second quarter of 2013 is the golden era for IPOs. The second quarter of 2013 showed a lot of companies presented their initial public offerings (IPO).
