ECB cuts interest rates to nearly zero to help bank liquidity amidst the current Eurozone recession.
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Syniverse and Mach merger to be approved by EU regulators
Syniverse and Mach agrees to conditions set by EU regulators. Syniverse Technologies, the US telecoms services firm, is preparing for the receipt of the European Union antitrust regulatory approval for the Eur550 million or US$710.
Loan Refinanced for Atlantis, the Palm
A new syndicated loan worth US$850 million has been approved to help refinance the debts of Atlantis, the Palm.
Marketo Prepares for its IPO
Marketo to sell off a total of 6.06 million shares of both company owned and shareholder owned shares at its IPO.
UMW Holdings Bhd to do IPO of its oil and gas subsidiary
UMW Holdings to sell off 39% of its oil and gas subsidiary through an IPO. The Malaysian industrial to automotive conglomerate, UMW Holdings Bhd, is preparing plans to sell of 39% of its oil and gas production unit through an initial public offer.
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Shareholders vote for acceptance of TPG offer. In an announcement today by Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. , it was disclosed that its stockholders have voted to accept the earlier disclosed merger agreement with associates of TPG.
Skyword secures new US$6.7 million of capital funding. Skyword announced today that it was able to secure US$6. 7 million at the recently concluded growth capital round headed by Cox Media Group.
Budco announces the acquisition of South Shore Venture Enterprises. In an announcement by the leading company on marketing solutions, Budco, it disclosed today of the purchase of South Shore Venture Enterprise LLC.
Gildemeister has clarified the regulatory website information published as to the plans of Mori Seiki.
Snoro Lizingas UAB purchased from bankrupt Bankas Snoras by LHV Pank AS and RAZfin of Lithuania. Estonian banking group, LHV Pank AS together with RAZFin of Lithuania have agreed to purchase Snoro Lizingas UAB from bankrupt Lithuanian bank Bankas Snoras AB.
SEC Commissioner Gallagher says one cannot outsource their fiduciary duties. According to a high ranking US securities regulator, lawmakers should review the role that advisory firms play during corporate regulations and determine if regulatory measures are necessary to allow them greater roles during the process.
Scarosso, the high end shoe brand, announced that it has raised new funding from its Series A capital round.
Pebble announces the raising of US$15M in funds during Series A capital round. In an announcement by Pebble, the creator of the e-paper smart watch that links to Android smartphones and iPhones, disclosed that it was able to receive US$15 million in Series A growth financing round from Charles River Ventures.
Jain Irrigation and State Bank of India to provide assistance to Indian farmers. The largest lending institution in India, the State Bank of India, is working out a partnership with Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, the largest irrigation equipment manufacturer in Asia, to provide planned assistance to Indian farms in the reduction of water usage yet at the same time increase productivity.
