One of the biggest shareholders in Sprint-Nextel favors the bid of Dish Network over Softbank of Japan.
Deals
Votorantim Cimentos Puts Up IPO
Votorantim Cimentos, the cement manufacturer would establish an IPO through Brazilian and American depositary receipts listed at the NYSE.
GMR Airports Setting Up IPO
GMR Airports of India is setting up an IPO of shares for expansion and exit purposes. GMR Airports, the largest airport developer in India will be selling shares through an initial public offering in an effort to raise Rs 2,000 crore for two purposes.
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Capital Prepares for IPO
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital is preparing for an IPO with a midpoint price per share of US$13.
Hulu Reengages Guggenheim Partners for Possible Sale
Hulu again engages the services of Guggenheim Partners for the possible sale of the online video streaming service site.
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OPAP, the Greek gaming monopoly, received two bids according to privatization firm HRADF. One of the first privatization deals of Greece had a lukewarm response from the international market.
Oando is purchasing ConocoPhillips assets in Nigeria and many see the firm struggling to find the equity for investments purposes.
Numericable is exploring public listing to raise funds for the French cable firm. Numericable's private equity owners have asked banks to provide information and options as to a possible stock exchange listing for the firm this year.
Argos, the biggest cement manufacturer in Colombia, is offering 250 million preferred shares in a two stage sale to raise funds for its expansion plans.
Bord Gais announces sale of Bord Gais Energy to the 'usual names'. Irish utility firm Bord Gais is in the process of concluding the sale of its retail unit in 2013.
UCP purchases VKontakte majority shareholdings from founding stockholders. United Capital Partners, the Russia focused investment fund, has purchased 48% of shareholdings of VKontakte, the top social network in Russia.
Fenway Partners, the owners of the Riddell helmets brand and others, is now in the process of selling off its assets.
Verdesian Life Sciences acquires Plant Syence for an undisclosed amount. Verdesian Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Paine & Partners has announced the acquisition of all the assets of Plant Syence Ltd and its affiliates.
PLH acquires Pipeworx with the assistance of Energy Capital Partners. In a statement, PLH Group Inc disclosed that it acquired Pipeworx Ltd. with support from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners.
