Illinois Tools Works Inc. looked into buying back USD6 billion shares after investor Ralph Whitworth placed the company under pressure to increase its profit.
Deals
Compuware renews attempt to sell itself - sources
According to sources, Compuware revamped its efforts to sell itself by looking for new buyout firms.
MEHC to issue securites to investors for funding
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co is set to issue US$5.6 billion worth of securities to investors. MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co announced that they plan to issue an estimated US$5.
CommScope targets US$750 million from IPO
North Carolina based Telecommunications equipment maker, CommScope Holdings Co announced that they have filed the necessary documentations for an initial public offering.
FireEye Inc files for IPO
Fire Eye Inc, the cyber security firm owned by former McAfee CEO Dave Dewalt, announce that they have filed documentation for an IPO to raise an estimated US$175 million.
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Terra Firma Capital Partners agrees to sell its gas distribution company to Hasting Funds Management Ltd for a deal valued at GBP7 million.
Today, Actuant Corporation announced signing a deal to acquire Viking SeaTech for USD90 million. Actuant Corporation was established in 1910 and operates as a diversified industrial company with businesses in more than thirty countries.
Yes Bank Ltd announced that they are in the market to secure a US$250 million refinancing deal for the company's loans.
Crossroads C&I closed its buy of GlassCell Isofab, a Canadian thermal and acoustical insulation products distributor and fabricator.
Immofinanz announced that they are currently looking into the acquisition of more than 900 homes located in the northern part of Germany.
Kabe Exploration announced today that it will invest in its joint venture partner International Equity Partners Oil and Gas Inc.
Pret A Manger, with the help of private equity firm Bridgepoint, acquires GBP375 million from debt recapitalization.
Indian Angel Network invested in IndiaCollegeSearch, an online search engine dedicated for Indian educational institutions.
Minority shareholders of Fisher Communications said that the USD 373 million offer by Sinclair Broadcast Group to buy their television group undervalued its worth.
