Swatch Group, the largest maker of watches by sales, has acquired Harry Winston's jewelry arm for a total consideration of $750 million. The acquisition also includes assumption of the jewelry arm's net debt of about $250 million.
Deals
Life Technologies on a Potential Buyout, Shares Surge to a Record High
The possible takeover news has resulted in the shares in Life Technology gaining more than 10 percent to $60.79.
TransForce Inc. to Acquire Velocity Express for $35 million?
A Montreal-based transportation and logistics company, TransForce Inc., is set to acquire Texas-based Velocity Express and its subsidiaries for approximately $35 million.
Liberty Media Corp Buys Majority Stake in Sirius XM Radio Inc
Liberty Media Corp now holds nearly 50.5 percent of shares in Sirius XM Radio Inc. Liberty Media Corp gained majority control over Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Douglas Webb & Associates to Serve as Holding Company for CSi Complete and TenPoint Insurance Solutions' Merger
CSi Complete, a provider of credible service and call center services to the automotive and insurance industries has merged with TenPoint Insurance Solutions.
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Rogers Communications Inc will be acquiring Shaw Communications' Mountain Cablevision Ltd. Canada's diversified communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc.
Canada’s leading e-commerce companies TeamBuy.ca and Dealfind.com announced their merger to form one of the country’s largest online deal destinations.
Louis Dreyfus Commodities is planning to buy about 13 percent stake in Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd.
China’s privately-owned clean energy company - Hanergy Holding Group, Ltd acquired US based CIGS thin-film manufacturer MiaSolé for $30 million.
Following possible buyout reports with private equity firms, shares in Dell surged about 13 percent.
Citic Telecom buys Macau phone company for $1.2 billion from its British and Portugal owners. The deal will help in access to casino-hub Macau and its retail customers.
Oral Cancer Prevention International and CDx Laboratories recently merged to become CDx Diagnostics.
Ocean Spray, a U.S.-based grower-owned agricultural cooperative has made its first international acquisition with Chilean firm Agrícola Cran Chile Limitada today.
The much talked about merger in the airline industry between American Airlines and US Airways is all set to happen after both sides came together for discussions in Dallas, last week.
