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Coty to do IPO
Coty, the fragrance and nail polish maker, is preparing for an IPO. Nearly US$700 million is expected to be raised for the initial public offer of Coty.
Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in DaVita Health Care
Berkshire Hathaway increases shareholdings in DaVita Health Care. Berkshire Hathaway, the largest investor in DaVita Health Care Partners Inc, has entered into an agreement to increase its shareholdings to 25% of the US operator of dialysis clinics.
SoftBank May Meet Cold Reception During Visit
SoftBanks's CEO may meet a cold reception when their founder and president meets with Sprint shareholders.
theScore Shares Acquired by Relay Ventures
Relay Ventures acquires theScore shares Relay Ventures had recently announced the purchase of 35,937,500 Class A shares for theScore Inc. The price per share is US$0.
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David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital has increased its shareholdings in Apple Inc. Greenlight Capital, David Einhorn's investment firm, has increased its investment position in Apple Inc.
Starwood Capital subsidiary purchases Blue Back Square Development for an undisclosed amount. Starwood Capital and Starwood Retail announced today that an associate acquired Blue Back Square.
Neurophage receives US$6.4 million as investment capital. NeuroPhage disclosed in an announcement that it was able to accumulate a US$6. 4 million from its round of private equity growth fund.
Masayoshi Son, Softbank's founder and president is set to travel to the US to meet with major Sprint-Nextel shareholders.
Web video start ups prepare for IPOs as market continues rapid growth. The skyrocketing demand for web commercials that play alongside video clips that fuel growth in marketing startups.
BlackRock, Vanguard and Fidelity remain on the fence as to the approval of the recommendation to separate CEO and Chairmanship duties.
Sunstone Hotel purchases the iconic Boston Park Plaza for US$250 million. Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc has entered into an agreement to purchase the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers.
SeaWorld, after its recent IPO, is seeking a US$1.4 billion loan in order to refinance its debt. The Blackstone Group controlled SeaWorld Entertainment Inc is now seeking a US$1.
Hertz's private equity shareholders sell of interest. In an announcement, Hertz Global Holdings Inc said that private equity firms of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, the Carlyle Group and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch have exited their ownership in the company.
For the third straight time, Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has sold off Moody's shares. In another surprising move, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold another 1.




