Franklin Equity Group Vote Torpedoes Break Up Bid

In a statement, Franklin Equity supports RHJ International in its bid to acquire BHF- Bank. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the corporate offices of RHJ International SA.


SolarWorld Opens for Qatar Investment

Solarworld set to receive Qatar investment amounting to Eur35 million to become a shareholder. SolarWorld, in an announcement, said that it is seeking the backing of a number of bondholders for assistance in a debt restructuring program to allow Qatar to become a new shareholder in the company.

Mechel Announces Share Buy Back Program

Mechel announces share buy back programme worth US$100 million. Mechel of Russia has announced Tuesday that it would be launching a share buy back programme amounting to about US$100 million.

The Halifax Group acquires Envision Pharma

Envision Pharma, Connecticut-based scientific services provider, is acquired by private equity firm The Halifax Group.


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Parakweet acquired $2 million in funding from several individual and angel investors. Parakweet, an online platform that offers product recommendations to the market, said on Tuesday that it has acquired $2 million in funding.
Private equity firm Denham Capital gave $100 million to Endeavor Energy as capital to fund the expansion of the company in Afria.
Mediware acquires Fastrack Healthcare Systems along with its 300 new clients and related expertise, services, products and contracts.
CSM NV sold its bakery business to Rhone Capital while returning funds to its shareholders. CSM NV, a firm from the Netherlands, is giving back Eur250 million or $334 million, to its shareholders.
KAGI AG of Switzerland is acquired by Paragon Partners of Germany. (Photo : REUTERS)A man carries a tray of food to pass to the customers in a restaurant.
Follett Corp. commits $50 million to the Follett Knowledge Fund. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of several publications. Follett Corporation teamed up with Atrium Capital to establish Follett Knowledge Fund, a pool which strives to fund new technologies in the education sector, specifically content improvement, delivery and consumption.
CareCloud acquired $20 million in series B funding after Tenaya Capital led the round. (Photo : Reuters)This is a representation of cloud technology. CareCloud acquired $20 million in Series B funding today.
Franklin Templeton completed its buyout of Pelagos Capital Management. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments finalized a deal to acquire the remaining 80 percent stake of Pelagos Capital Management, an investment firm focused in alternative investments.
A second option was added by Mengniu Dairy to its proposed acquisition for Calyle-backed Yashili International Holdings Ltd.
Johnson Controls is looking to sell its automotive electric unit after competitors failed to gain buyout interest.