Bill Gates leads investment of US$35 Billion for ResearchGate, a Berlin based network for scientists.
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Akhmetov's SCM Purchases Ukrtelecom
Akhmetov's SCM has purchased 92.79% of Ukrtelecom from EPIC of Austria. Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine's richest business mogul, owns a firm that had recently announced that it was purchasing Ukrtelecom, the former Soviet Republic's biggest fixed line operator.
Settlement Reached for Jefferson County’s Sewer Debt
Jefferson County finally reached settlement for its debts with seven hedge funds including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Russia's MTS In Discussions to Acquire Akado
MTS is discussing acquisition of Akado, a major broadband and cable TV provider in Moscow, Russia. Last Wednesday, Kommersant Daily reported that MTS is in discussion to acquire Akado, a major broadband and cable television provider in Russia.
Simon Nixon to Sell Nearly 15% Stake of Moneysupermarket.Com
Moneysupermarket.Com founder Simon Nixon sells nearly 15% stake of the firm, his first ever disposal since the company got listed in 2007.
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Fiat launched the first part of the three-part financing deal to refinance current loans of Fiat and Chrysler prior to engaging a deal to buy out the rest of Chrysler.
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United Airlines engages to buy biofuels for their flights from AltAir Fuels for a three-year contract.
Canadian Industry Minister, Christian Paradis squashes Telus Corp's application for a takeover deal with Mobilicity following the Canadian ban for spectrum licenses acquisition from smaller rival companies.
Glass Lewis advices shareholders to hold off the takeover vote for SoftBank Corp's takeover bid on June 12.
A private auction was launched that drew companies including GE, Rockwell Collins and Thales SA interested to bid for Arinc Inc.
Pactel is acquired by the partnership of TA Associates and SpeedCast. One of the leading global private equity firms, TA Associates has entered into an agreement with its portfolio company SpeedCast Ltd to acquire Pactel International.
The Gores Group purchases Etrali Trading Services from France Telecom-Orange. The global investment firm, the Gores Group together with France Telecom-Orange, the worldwide telecommunications service provider, had announced the acquisition of Etrali Orange Business Services - Trading Solutions.
