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Japan's electronics maker Sharp Corp is selling its 9.2 percent stake in Pioneer Corp, according to Japanese newspaper Nikkei
U.S. regulatory anti-money laundering concerns may cause delay in the proposed purchase of Hudson City Bancorp Inc by M&T Bank Corp.
Aiming to build a coffee conglomerate, Joh A. Benckiser, the investment arm of billionaire Reiman family, is set to acquire D.E. Master Blenders 1753 NV for about 7.5 billion euros ($9.8 billion).
Seibu Holdings is opposing attempts by Cerberus to gain more seats in the board of directors. Seibu Holdings, the railway and real estate conglomerate of Japan has rejected the attempt of Cerberus Capital Management LP to increase its shareholdings in the company.
Carlyle-backed HD Supply Holdings Inc. has filed for a $1 billion U.S. initial public offering. Carlyle-backed HD Supply Holdings Inc. has filed for a $1 billion U.
Italian mobile phone operator Wind is set to step up its technology with a $1.3 billion investment on building a fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network.
Greek Prime Minister categorically says that the recapitalization has protected the Greek banks from a Cyprus like crash.
The EU seeks to follow US model in job creation. European Union officials are seeking to change the deep stagnation of its present economy. They are looking into adapting one component of the U.
A report from the Financial Times said that the RBS lost its case against the hedge fund Highland. The Financial Times in London reported that the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc lost its high-profile legal dispute against the U.
According to NVCA data, the first quarter of 2013 was the worst since the third quarter of 2003. Without a doubt, the venture capital industry has experienced the worst quarter it has had in a decade.