The first half of the year saw investments in agri-business rise 75% in India. Investments in Indian agri-business firms rose 75% in the first half of 2013.
Deals
Yahoo! buys back stock from Third Point
Yahoo! entered into an agreement with Third Point to buy back 40 million worth of shares. Yahoo! Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement to repurchase 40 million worth shares of owned by Third Point LLC (Third Point).
Ardmore launches IPO
Ardmore Shipping Limited announced that the previously announced public offering for common shares has started.
Korea's Lotte Department Store considers Singapore for US$1 billion IPO
Lotte Department Store was considering an IPO in Singapore worth US$1 billion. Lotte Department Store was planning of have an initial public offering in Singapore.
Israel's newspaper warns of "economic tsunami"
Despite an Israeli minister's denial of an economic boycott, an Israeli newspaper said that "an economic tsunami" is heading to the country.
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TPSF shareholders announced that KRR will manage US$78 worth of assets. Shareholders of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk (TPSF) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement with KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts).
Wisconsin bill that supported business financing and job creation was signed by Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Thursday that supported business financing as well as the creation of jobs in Wisconsin.
Game Account and Reel Time Gaming teams up for a multi year partnership deal. GameAccount Network announced their multi-year partnership with Reel Time Gaming.
Hasbro and Disney announced that they have formed a better strategic merchandising affiliation for the Disney/Marvel properties.
A sneak peak of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film made by Disney and Marvel was shown to fans at this year's Comic Con.
Extended Stay America announced that they have file a registration for a proposed IPO. Extended Stay America announced that they filed a registration statement with the U.
Hong Kong's stock market was adversely affected by the summer lull. The summer vacation seemed to have penetrated the stock market in Hong Kong. The summer lull sent trading volumes to its lowest point Monday since September 4, 2012.
The international watchmaking company was bought out by its CEO together with the management in a move to implement revitalization strategy.
Julius Baer's profit fall 30% due to tax charges and a merger. Julius Baer Group AG said its profits fell due to two pressing concerns. These were a merger for expansion and a UK tax treaty.
