Blackstone to do due diligence on Dell. A contingent from the Blackstone Group would be visiting Dell's corporate headquarters on Monday to conduct a proper due diligence on the company according to anonymous sources.

Chemical maker Taminco Corp. said that it expects to raise $300 million on its initial public offering of 15.8 million shares at $18 to $20 per share.

Petronas, the Malaysian state backed oil and gas firm, has increased the offer made per share. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the state owned oil and gas company of Malaysia, has increased its offer to purchase MISC Bhd.

Due to its expansion potential, private equity firm Nordic Capital has acquired logistics company Unifeeder from Montagu Private Equity.

If the French government will have its way, it wants that a consortium composed of banks and insurers in the country to buy around 34 percent of the Euronext stock exchange.

Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is seeking to increase shareholdings in Seibu Holdings.

The private equity industry is facing a new challenge with investors, to avoid the hefty fees being charged by private equity firms, directly buying stakes in companies or go into co-investments.

The bankruptcy court upheld the sale of assets of LCI Holdco LLC despite IRS opposition. The federal court with jurisdiction over the bankruptcy case of LCI Holdco LLC has approved the sale of the assets of the company to Hospital Acquisition LLC.

VTB completes purchase of Tele2 Russia despite competitors crying foul. Tele2 announced Thursday that the acquisition by VTB of Tele2 has been completed.

Deutsche Telekom board considering modifying offer on merger terms between T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications.