GLG assumes loss due to fund manager's actions. Sibanthracite Plc pulled out its initial offering (IPO) causing losses for GLG Partners Inc. this was after its former fund manager Greg Coffey blew a bet with Sibanthracite.
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Canadian REITs help IPOs rise above SPTSX
Canadian REITs, led by Choice Properties, helped IPOs rise above SPTSX this year. Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) helped initial public offerings in the country to rise above the benchmark index.
Thailand's MK Restaurants to raise second-biggest IPO in the country
Thailand's MK Restaurants Group planned to raise the second-biggest IPO in the country. MK Restaurants Group planned to raise an initial public offering that would be Thailand's second-biggest IPO offering this year.
Venture capitalist wins big in data storage company sale
EMC Corporation said it would acquire data storage developer ScaleIO for US$200 million. ScaleIO founders are expected to earn around US$60 million from a deal that will see the company being acquired by EMC Corporation.
VuQo Inc. expands licensing agreement for Playboy Spirits
VuQo Inc. announced that the expansion of their global licensing agreement with Playboy Enterprises.
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Malaysian Ekuiti Nasional said it wants to expand Icon Offshore Bhd before it goes public. Ekuiti Nasional Bhd revealed plans to carry out one more regional financial commitment for its offshore supply vessel entity, Icon Offshore Bhd.
AlpInvest won its bid to purchase EUR800 million in private equity assets from HypoVereinsbank. AlpInvest Partners, a Dutch private equity investor, finished first in the race to acquire up to EUR800 million of private equity assets from HypoVereinsbank, according to three individuals with knowledge of the situation.
Asian shoemaker Stella International Holdings Ltd announced that they plan to expand their own brand in Paris
Unitech has placed 3.6 million square feet of IT space up for sale. Unitech Corporate Parks have offered around 3. 6 million square feet of properties in India's Gurgaon IT Special Economic Zone to a number of private equity firms, said a person who has knowledge of the plans.
San Miguel Corp plans to raise US$4 billion to fund expansion by selling power assets of Meralco. San Miguel Corp. is set to raise an estimated US$4 billion by selling power assets of Meralco.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc sought potential buyers however investors raised concerns about the valuation of the company.
Sources revealed that AG Barr could be buying GlaxoSmithKline's Ribena and Lucozade brands. IRN-BRU producer AG Barr continued to be silent yesterday over reports AG Barr would team up with private equity organisations Blackstone Group and Lion Capital to purchase the Ribena and Lucozade brands from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.
Tnuva Food Industries stated it could go public to improve the company's capital structure. Tnuva Food Industries Ltd. revealed plans that it might consider an initial public offering.
Worldfloat saw its customer base increase due to unique game. Worldfloat, an Indian-based social networking site, expects to have its membership base expand to around 20 million in the next few weeks.
