Some nonbank financial companies have begun to rely more heavily on long-dated, unsecured retail notes as a critical source of funding, and issuance volumes are likely to rise again in 2013
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Deals of The Day — Mergers and Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Wednesday: Biogen Idec is to take full ownership of blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri after agreeing to pay Irish partner Elan $3.
SEC puts Private Equity in its Sights
Securities and Exchange Commission said late last month that the agency has its eye on several private-equity industry practices
Private equity funds raised $40.3 bln for emerging markets-EMPEA
Emerging market private equity funds in 2012 had their best year for raising capital since 2008 Emerging market private equity funds in 2012 had their best year for raising capital since 2008, pulling in $40.
Carried interest thrust again into U.S. tax debate
A big tax break that benefits U.S. private equity and venture capital executives is under threat again
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Bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals on Tuesday: The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Tuesday:- Brazilian state development bank BNDES could deploy up to 4 billion reais ($2 billion) to help bankroll the potential purchase of ThyssenKrupp AG's Steel Americas unit by local group Cia Siderúrgica Nacional SA, Valor Econômico reported on Tuesday, citing people with direct knowledge of the situation.
The Justice Department urged regulator on Tuesday to defer action on its investigation of Softbank's takeover of Sprint Nextel
Volume and Value of VC Investments Rises in European Automotive Industry, finds Frost & Sullivan Venture capital investment as a financing option has been gaining importance in automotive transactions.
A bid to take Dell Inc private by buyout firm Silver Lake and its partners underscores the financing market's willingness to lend up to $15 billion
Young Tech Companies Attract $201 Million in 2012 Last year, 105 tech-based companies in Greater Cleveland raised $201 million from venture capitalists and angel investors, according to the region's Venture Capital Advisory Task Force.
Duran Signs Definitive Agreement with Rio Alto Mining for Minasnioc and Ichuna Properties in Peru Duran Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DRV)(BVL:DRV) is pleased to announce that it has signed the definitive agreement with Rio Alto Mining Limited whereby Duran has granted to Rio Alto options pursuant to which it may earn up to a 70% interest in the Company's Minasnioc Gold-Silver Property and a 65% interest in the Company's Ichuna Copper-Silver Property.
The annual rankings of the top 10 largest private equity deals of 2012 The annual rankings of the top 10 largest private equity deals of 2012 was released by PrivCo, the leading private company financial data provider.
Bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals on Thursday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Thursday:- Amazon.
To stay competitive this year, companies should take a critical look at the following areas Companies operating in the private mid-market will face a number of common obstacles on their road to growth and profitability in the year ahead.
