Australia's Billabong to raise A$225 mln, cuts guidance

Australian surfwear company Billabong International is selling stock to existing shareholders to raise A$225 million.


KKR puts $1.8 bln Bis Industries up for sale - sources

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Cabot to buy Dutch company Norit for $1.1 bln

Chemicals maker Cabot Corp said it will buy activated carbon manufacturer Norit NV for $1.1 billion.

Italy's Sorin got approach from Charterhouse-sources

British private equity fund Charterhouse Capital Partners has approached Italian biomedical group Sorin (SORN.MI) about a possible takeover.


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