Microventures receives US$16 million in investments. Accredited investors of MircoVentures have invested US$16 million in start-up companies, according to announcement today of MircroVentures.
North America
Softbank Issues Waiver for Sprint
Softbank issues a waiver of some of the provisions of the merger agreement to allow Sprint to discuss and negotiate with Dish despite their standing agreement.
No More Info, Dell Tells Icahn
Dell's Special Committee tells Icahn to complete bid or no more information would be given to him and Southeastern Asset Management.
Mogreet to be Acquired by Payvia
Payvia purchases Mogreet for its service enhancement. In an announcement by the leader in online and mobile payments, Payvia, it said it had purchased Mogreet, the renowned cloud-based communications program that enables businesses to entertain their mobile clients using enhanced media, video and text messaging.
Additional Capital Raised for Zyme Solutions
Zyme Solutions receives new capital infusion. Zyme Solutions disclosed on Monday that it accepted new equity capital infusion to enable them to increase its growth to be able to meet the demand for its solutions.
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Actavis is set to purchase Warner-Chilcott for specific purposes. Actavis Inc, the generics pharmaceutical company, has announced its intention to purchase Warner Cholcott Plc, the specialty pharma company.
STG's Consilio appoints new VP of Products and Director of Software. Consilio, disclosed today the appointment of Pete Feinberg as the Vice President of Products and Mark Roesler as the Director of Software Development.
Alliance Boots and Walgreens cleared to invest in AmerisourceBergen. In an announcement today by Alliance Boots GmbH and Walgreens Company, it disclosed that they have received the necessary regulatory clearances for their equity investment in AmerisourceBergen Corporation, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in North America.
Golden Equity Investments purchases boutique winery Goosecross Cellars. Golden Equity Investments, a private equity firm based in Golden, Colorado, has acquired the luxury winery that is situated at Yountville, California, Goosecross Cellars.
Clearwire's Class A shareholders to decide on the deal for Sprint. Clearwire Corp's share values hovered above the current bid price of US$2.
Cohen receives subpoena to testify before grand jury. Steven A. Cohen, the embattled hedge fund manager, has received a subpoena requiring his testimony before a grand jury on the government's insider trading investigation into his private equity firm, SAC Capital Advisors.
Chesapeake Energy Appoints New CEO In a stunning move, Chesapeake Energy Corp has hired Robert Douglas Lawler to become its new Chief Executive Officer.
GM is set to grow further as investor confidence increases. The optimism on General Motors is increasing by the day, as the Treasury Department is boosting investor confidence by preparing for the sale of its shareholdings in the Detroit automaker.
Yahoo has just announced the acquisition of Tumblr. The board of directors of Yahoo Inc has just recently approved a deal to purchase Tublr, the blogging and social networking site.
