China Nods Shell's Shale Gas Block Contract

Shell says China approves a product-sharing contract for the share gas block in Sichuan. Royal Dutch Shell has received approval from China for a production-sharing contract for the Fushun shale gas block in the southwestern province of Sichuan as it steps up drilling activities in the Asian country.


Deloitte and Roland Berger Discuss Merger

After so many years, the two major firms namely Roland Berger and Deloitte have been talking merger.

Next Media's Sale Fails to Launch

Next Media's pending sale was held back by protests and other hindrances. Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong billionaire, has offered his Taiwanese newspaper and magazine for sale but did not push through.

Cerberus Willing to Wait Three Years for Relisting

Cerberus has grandiose plans for Seibu, such as relisting after three years and expanding its shareholdings in the company.


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The board at Hulu has sought to discuss with potential buyers according to anonymous sources close to the deal.
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FCP purchases bioethanol plant for machinery to outfit the construction of another plant in the UK. UK investment company Future Capital Partners Ltd has agreed to purchase Appomattox Bio Energy LLC.
The sanitary wares giant recently sold its glassware subsidiary for an undisclosed amount. HSIL Ltd recently sold off its entire shareholdings over AGI Glasspack Ltd.
Shire pay US$160 million for SARcode Bioscience. Shire recently announced its purchase of privately owned US biotech firm SARcode Bioscience. The acquisition was worth US$160 million and central to the deal is the rights over a new drug in the late stages of development that helps cure dry eye disease.
The Taiwanese financial regulator had granted permission for Fuh Hwa Securities Investment Trust to form the yuan denominated mutual fund.
Sherpa was able to raise from investors and venture capitalist US$1.6 million for its project ventures.
CDW has filed papers of its IPO with the SEC. CDW Corp had filed documentation with US regulators reporting the raising of US$500 million in its initial public offering.
Sanofi is seeking partnership for venture capital projects for its future portfolio. France's largest drugmaker Sanofi is seeking more deals with venture capitalists such as its agreement with biotechnology company Warp Drive Bio.
Vodafone is nearing the share market valuation of Verizon, with decision time on the future of the company's venture.