Under the definitive merger agreement, Danfoss will acquire 24.4% of Sauer-Danfoss common shares that it does not already own.
Investors
Nomura to Reduce Stake in Property Company in Latest Asset Sale
Nomura Holdings has been in negotiation to close a deal under which it will sell its stake in property firm Nomura Real Estate Holdings.
Bertelsmann to Acquire KKR's Share in Joint Venture BMG
German group Bertelsmann is set to purchase the stake of KKR in the music rights management firm BMG.
UBS Predicts Pension Funding
UBS research predicts effects of pension underfunding and corporate bond yields. In a research note, UBS is forecasting that US companies would be contributing at least US$70 billion into their corporate pension plans in 2013.
Puerto Rico's Popular Inc to Sell $568 Million Non-Performing Loans Portfolio
The lender is in discussion to make sale of its non-performing loans portfolio to a joint venture. Puerto Rican lender Popular Inc. announced that it has plan of selling portfolio of non-performing loans worth $568 million to a joint venture between Caribbean Property Group and Perella Weinberg Partners-affiliated funds.
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William Hill is set to buy out its online business in a 424 million pound deal. William Hill Online said it plans to acquire its online business for 424 million pounds, indicating a speedup of the expansion of the biggest bookmaker in the UK.
Harris Teeter valued well above market rate, set to be record takeover in its industry. The US grocery store chain Harris Teeter Supermarkets have boasted that it has increased its sales every year in the past decade.
Rio extends budget after impasse with Mongolian government over mining project. The Rio Tinto subsidiary overseeing the Oyu Tolgui gold and copper project, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd had announced that an extension on construction funding has been provided while discussions are ongoing with the Mongolian government to find a settlement for their dispute.
New Thales CEO projecting future of company. Newly appointed Thales SA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jean-Bernard Levy has been on the job for the last two and a half months.
Herbalife expands board to eleven directors for Icahn investment. Herbalife has agreed to increase its board membership by two seats to be chosen by Carl Icahn.
Sandridge Oil posts a 'happy' fourth quarter loss. Oil and gas company Sandridge Energy announced a fourth quarter loss while at the same time bucking criticism from its line of activist investors.
Consortium led by Carlyle Group purchases China's 7 Days Hotel chain. Chinese budget hotel chain 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd has reached a deal with a consortium of investors led by the Carlyle Group.
Morgan Stanley, Main Street and Zions provide financing for OneRoof Energy. A group consisting of Morgan Stanley, Main Street Power Co and Zions Bancorporation has provided OneRoof Energy Inc with a US$100 million facility to enhance its current operations in providing financing for residential solar energy systems.
Nomura divests property interests for more liquidity. Nomura Holdings Inc has announced that it would lessen its exposure in Nomura Real Estate Holdings through a deal that will amount to US$577 million.
