Alcorn Gold would be known as Cosco Capital when its IPO pushes through. Cosco Capital is planning to make a share offer worth at least US$500 million in order to improve its liquidity and free float as it comes out of a recent conglomerate restructuring program.
Deals
Sainsbury to Acquire Sainsbury Bank in Full
Sainsbury to acquire Sainsbury Bank in full from Lloyds Banking Group. The third largest supermarket retailer in Britain, J Sainsbury is in deep discussion woth Lloyds Banking Group as to the acquisition of full ownership of the Sainsbury Bank joint venture.
Solvay to Exit its PVC Business
Solvay forms a JV with peer INEOS as preparation for its exit from the business. Solvay, the plastic and chemicals manufacturer from Belgium is seeking an exit from its European PVC business through the formation of a jount venture with INEOS.
Euroling Acquired by EPiServer
Euroling has been purchased by EPiServer for the enhancement of its search engine SiteSeeker. EPiServer disclosed its purchase of Euroling, the Sweden based search provider.
Kopetz Recapitalized by LMW2
Kopetz recapitalized through LMW2 capital infusion. Sikich Investment Banking disclosed its recently concluded deal, the recapitalization of Kopetz Manufacturing, Inc by LMW2 Partners, a private equity firm.
Latest News
DLF chooses eight banks to manage its IPO to comply with SEBI guidelines. DLF Ltd of India is in deep planning to sell off 81 million shares through institutional placement sales with eight banks.
Web video start ups prepare for IPOs as market continues rapid growth. The skyrocketing demand for web commercials that play alongside video clips that fuel growth in marketing startups.
Sunstone Hotel purchases the iconic Boston Park Plaza for US$250 million. Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc has entered into an agreement to purchase the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers.
Three major companies have purchased spectrum from Australia's regulator. Australia's wireless spectrum has been sold off to the consortium of Telstra Corp, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd's Optus unit and TPG Telecom Ltd.
Hochtief AG is returning to its construction roots by the sale of its airport management division. Hochtief AG has entered into an agreement to sell its airport division to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board of Canada.
CMIA to invest in China agricultural businesses and industries through its US$150 million fund. Former bankers at Cargill Inc and HSBC Holdings are now running CMIA Capital Partners Pte.
Baidu acquires PPS online video operations to expand its market share. Baidu. com, the Beijing based Chinese language Internet web search portal announced that it was purchasing the online video operations of PPS for the price of US$370 million.
SeaWorld, after its recent IPO, is seeking a US$1.4 billion loan in order to refinance its debt. The Blackstone Group controlled SeaWorld Entertainment Inc is now seeking a US$1.
The New Zealand government is divesting its interests in private companies in order to curb costs and trim debt.
