DLF to comply with SEBI requirements needs to sell new shares. In an effort to dilute the promoter's shares held by a holdings group, realty giant DLF announced today the issuance of new equity shares to comply with new SEBI norms of 25% minimum public shareholding.
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Facebook Hires Old Hand to Board
Facebook appoints Chancellor of UCSF Susan Desmond-Hellmann to its board. Facebook Inc has appointed an old hand to become part of its board of directors.
Hedge Fund Appeal against Porsche Dropped
Appeals by hedge funds against Porsche actions withdrawn in the US but case continues in Germany. In a recent move, a consortium of hedge funds has dropped their appeal in US courts but continue their case in Germany.
Carl Icahn Opposes Privatization of Dell
Icahn and Dell in opposing sides regarding the privatization of Dell Company. Carl Icahn has joined calls for Dell to pay a special dividend totaling $15.
CDW Plans IPO after Buyout
CDW to offer IPO after its takeover by private equity firms. (Correction in first paragraph to US$750 million. ) In a complicated move, CDW, the technology products maker taken over by Madison Dearborn Partners LLC and Providence Equity LLC for the amount of US$7.
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Beijing Automotive to sell shares at IPO by end of the year. One of the makers of Daimler AG and Hyundai Motor Co vehicles in Asia is Beijing Automotive Group Co.
Damac Properties enters into a branding partnership with Paramount Hotel & Resorts. (Correction: Paramount Hotels & Resorts in the first paragraph) Damac Properties, the renowned Dubai property developer has entered into a partnership with Paramount Hotels & Resorts to develop and operate a US$1 billion or 3.
CNPC to purchase ENI's twenty percent share in Mozambique gas project. China's largest oil company, the China National Petroleum Corporation is deep in discussions with ENI SpA for the purchase of a stake in the Mozambique gas project.
Wynn Hotels retracts allegations and modifies complaint. According to former Wynn director Kazuo Okada, some of the allegations made by Wynn Resorts Ltd were retracted in the lawsuit filed by the hotel chain against him.
Zamil purchases remaining stake in Advantec to be full owner. Zamil Industrial Investment Company has recently announced that it has completed the purchase of Advantec Coils Private Ltd.
Royalty Pharma offers US$6.6 billion for Elan purchase. In a standoff, Royalty Pharma has reiterated its offer to purchase Elan, the Irish pharmaceutical firm on the same terms despite being previously rejected.
NYSE Euronext sells stake in MCX Mumbai. NYSE Euronext has offered to sell 4. 8% of its shareholdings in India's biggest commodity bourse, Multi-Commodity Exchange of India.
LSE Group increases shares in LCH Clearnet. The London Stock Exchange Group has forwarded a revised offer amounting to Eur328 million cash to purchase the majority stake in LCH Clearnet.
Adidas removes for sale sign for hockey business and recommits to Reebok. Amidst lukewarm offers for its hockey business, Adidas AG has chosen to remove this subsidiary from the market.
