LivingSocial was coerced to swallow a bitter pill for more capital infusion. LivingSocial was forced to accept large concessions in order to convince its biggest investors to infuse another US$110 million for the second largest daily deal firm.
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Former Soros Fund CIO Seeks Up to $1 Billion for His New York-Based Hedge Fund
Keith Anderson, former chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management is looking forward to raise up to $1 billion for his Anderson Global Marco fund.
KKR Co-Founders & CEOs Made Huge Gains From Executive Compensation and Cash Dividends for 2012
KKR & Co LP founders and chief executives receive large gains as debt markets and buoyant equity show good signs for 2012
Brazilian OGX Petroleo Rumored Stake Sale to Petronas
Brazil's OGX Petroleo is being rumored to have a plan of selling a stake to Malaysian oil company Petronas.
Rosneft to Take Over Russian rival TNK-BP in $55 Billion Deal
Rosneft and TNK-BP are expected to sign $55 billion agreement to mark one of the largest acquisitions in the oil industry.
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Angel Telecom saves Vivaro from bankruptcy. In an announcement, Angel Telecom Corp said that on February 8, Next Angel LLC would come to fore. Next Angel LLC is a joint venture between Angel and Next Communications Inc and Marcatel Telecommunications LLC.
Research shows that more companies in the U.S. are set to increase their spending for 2013, implying a boost for the American economy.
Ford's novel annuity for lump sum swap increases funding for pension funds. Ford Motor Co. 's funding for its US pension funds had increased in 2012, as decreasing rates of interest offset the investment gains achieved in the year.
Cygnus putting its Agriculture Group up for sale. Cygnus Business Media has announced that it has retained the services of Corporate Solutions Inc in order to formulate strategic plans for its Agriculture Group.
BGI-Shenzhen extends existing offer for common stock of Complete Genomics. BGI-Shenzhen announced that it would extend an all cash offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock for Complete Genomics Inc.
Boeing purchases microprocessor unit of CPU Technologies. In its continued goal of protecting its fighter fleet from information lead attacks, Boeing has purchased CPU Technology Inc.
Elan profits from Tysabri sale offered to shareholders. Elan, the Irish drug firm has announced it would return US$1 billion to its shareholders from the proceeds of the sale of its stake in multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri to partner Biogen Idec.
Canada's OMERS pension fund poised to make major purposes in 2013. OMERS, one of Canada's leading pension funds, announced last Friday that it is now in the process of diversifying its portfolio away from traditional areas such as North America, the United Kingdom and Western Europe.
RBS to sell its stake in Citizens Financial through an IPO In a news report from the Telegraph, the Royal Bank of Scotland is to announce its plans to sell a portion of its interests in US retail banker Citizens Financial Group Inc.
