AirAsia JV programs now underway. On Saturday, AirAsia Bhd announced that prior to its launching of the joint venture, they have started hiring India-based captains, first officers and pilots for the Indian budget carrier.
Deals
Anti-money laundering concerns to delay M&T-Hudson deal
U.S. regulatory anti-money laundering concerns may cause delay in the proposed purchase of Hudson City Bancorp Inc by M&T Bank Corp.
JAB aims to build coffee conglomerate with Master Blenders purchase
Aiming to build a coffee conglomerate, Joh A. Benckiser, the investment arm of billionaire Reiman family, is set to acquire D.E. Master Blenders 1753 NV for about 7.5 billion euros ($9.8 billion).
Seibu Opposes Cerberus Attempts
Seibu Holdings is opposing attempts by Cerberus to gain more seats in the board of directors. Seibu Holdings, the railway and real estate conglomerate of Japan has rejected the attempt of Cerberus Capital Management LP to increase its shareholdings in the company.
Italy's Wind to invest $1.3 billion on 4G network
Italian mobile phone operator Wind is set to step up its technology with a $1.3 billion investment on building a fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network.
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ASE breaks ground for building construction of new facilities for semiconductor packaging and testing.
Hinduja aims to form partnerships with UAE's sovereign wealth funds for projects in both India and the UAE.
Street fashion business Reliance Brands has entered into agreement with UK fashion brand Reiss for stores in India.
L&T Komatsu will cease to be as L&T would buy out Komatsu's shares in the joint venture. Larsen and Toubro Ltd will buy out Komatsu Ltd's 50% share in their joint venture.
The hedge fund Barington urges cutting of costs and expansion of board of directors for the Jones Group.
WorldPay, a British payment processing company, will now have funds to pay a dividend and repay an expensive mezzanine loan with a new 700 million pound-equivalent ($1.8 billion) loan it had successfully raised.
An IPO is to be made of shares of Portola Pharmaceuticals expecting a return of US$150 million. An application to offer through initial public offering shares of stock from Portola Pharmaceuticals has been filed with regulatory authorities.
Lucky Brand and Juicy Couture of Fifth and Pacific Cos now offered for sale. Lucky Brand and Juicy Couture Brands of Fifth and Pacific Cos. have received offers from potential bidders.
Citigroup's units now being sought for acquisition by three different banks. The three largest private sector banks in Brazil have made offers to purchase Citigroup's credit card and consumer financing unit in Brazil.
