Alcobra Pharma to conduct an IPO projecting to raise US$27.3 million. A pharmaceutical firm in Israel is in the process of developing oral medication that reduce the side effects of the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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STAT- Diagnostica Series B Raised US$22.1 Million
Series B fundraiser saw STAT-Diagnostica raise US$22.1 million. STAT-Diagnostica disclosed the conclusion of its Series B growth financing round that earned an estimated amount of US$22 million or EUR17 million.
Kite Venture Led the Series B of Merchantry
US$7 million was raised by Merchantry from both old and new investors. In an announcement by Merchantry today, it disclosed that its Series B of Financing had raised US$7 million with Kite Ventures heading the round.
Corsair Receives US$75 million Grant
Corsair, the gaming components expert, has received US$75 million investment from Francisco Partners.
Optical Networks Acquired by Marlin Equity
Marlin Equity Acquires Optical Networks to be rebranded as Coriant. Marlin Equity Partners disclosed in an announcement that the negotiations that began back in the 3rd of December 2012 regarding its intent to acquire the Optical Networks came to an end today.
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Dimension Data, a unit of NTT, would be purchasing AccessKenya through its subsidiary, Internet Solutions.
Clearwire issues a statement recommending the acceptance as the best option for minority shareholders.
Inergy Midstream to purchase Crestwood Midstream for an estimated US$1.25 billion. Inergy Midstream LP is a pipeline partnership that was traded publicly a year and a half ago.
The Commercial Bank of Dubai has chosen three banks to manage its bond issue estimated at US$500 million.
A small number of Verizon Communications shareholders are willing to pay up to 30% premium for Vodafone shares.
Buffett denies speculation that Suntech is in the list of acquisitions of MidAmerican Energy. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett has indicated that he has no plans to purchase Suntech Power Holdings Co.
Intel's McAfee purchases firewall security software expert Stonesoft for Eur4.50 per share. The security software division of chipmaker giant Intel Corp, McAfee, announce plans to purchase network firewall software developer Stonesoft Oyj of Finland.
Linde's acquisition of Lincare provides boost in profit for the first quarter. Linde, the world's second largest industrial gas producer, reported a 12.
GM, in a letter obtained by the Wall Street Journal, said it would increase its capital funding in the US compared to China.
