Yahoo's USD 1 billion convertible bond offer and USD 5 billion stock buyback authorization was made to protect the company's stock price, writes Stephen Gandel on Fortune's Term Sheet.
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Eagle Genomics gets an additional USD 1.6 million in funding
Eagle Genomics, a Cambridge, UK-based provider of bioinformatics software and services covering life science and other sectors, has successfully raised an additional USD 1.6 million in funding.
Apache Corp discusses possible asset sale to YPF- sources
Two sources told Reuters that Apache Corp and state-controlled Argentine energy company YPF had been in discussions for the possible sale of Apache's stakes in Argentina.
Sitari Pharmaceuticals successfully raises USD 10 million in Series A funding
Sitari Pharmaceuticals, a San Diego, CA-based developer of multiple disease indication treatments with a focus on celiac diseases, raised USD 10 million in Series A funding. The fund would be used to continue supporting research and development of novel treatments for celiac diseases.
Basic-Fit raises EUR 110 million in venture round funding from 3i Group
Basic-Fit, a Netherlands-based discount fitness operator receives a venture round funding worth about EUR 110 million from the 3i Group PLC. Now with an enterprise value of EUR 275 million, this round would help Basic-Fit further into their domestic and international rollout plans.
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Pork producer The Maschhoffs LLC announced on Friday that it has agreed to purchase chicken company GNP Company for an undisclosed amount. GNP company is the 18th-biggest broiler producer in the US.
Online auto-shopping company TrueCar Inc is thinking of going public next year, according to sources.. TrueCar Inc offers free pricing information from over 6,000 car dealers.
France's PSA Peugeot Citroen is looking into various ways of expanding its partnership with Chinese state-run car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation.
Aurora Capital Group has completed its previously-announced acquisition of National Technical Systems. The cash acquisition priced at USD 23 per share was at a 39% premium to the closing price of NTS on August 15.
Tomkins Plc is exploring a sale that could value the private-equity owned global manufacturer of auto parts and building products at as much as $7 billion, several people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
The Board of Directors of global hospitality and travel firm Carlson has given its approval for the evaluation of strategic alternatives for American casual bar and grill TGI Fridays Restaurants.
Florida-based AssuredPartners closed its acquisition of Stoutamire-Pavlik & Associates Inc, an independent insurer located in Monticello Florida. No financial details were given about the deal.
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The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday, including Microsoft, Comcast, Green Dot, Goldman Sachs and others.
