SBI receives government funds for capitalization. The State Bank of India confirmed reports that it had received Rs3,004 crore from the government as part of the plan to recapitalize state run financial institutions.
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Ziggo Shareholdings from Cinven and Warburg Pincus to be Reduced
Cinven and Warburg Pincus Investments to Lower with share sale in Ziggo. Cinven Cable Investments and WP Holdings IV BV are said to be reducing its shareholdings in Ziggo NV.
GEP Acquires Bergmann Automotive
GEP purchases Bergmann Automotive and forms new entity. In a recent move, the fund German Equity Partners IV has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Bergmann Automotive GmBH.
Clean Seas Halts Trading
Clean Seas Tuna admits losses asks for trading halt. Troubled aquaculture firm Clean Seas Tuna has opted to halt stock trading at the bourse because of a pending announcement as to capital fundraising plans for the company.
Asian Paints Purchases Sleek Group
Terms on the purchase of Sleek Group by Asian Paints undisclosed. In a recent move, Asian Paints recently purchased 51% of the Sleek Group. This is in pursuit of its exploration of the home improvement market opportunities through the one of the top firms in the modern kitchen space market.
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Men's Wearhouse drafts plans to improve K&G brand. Men's Wearhouse Inc would be exploring a foolproof plan for its K&G brand which includes a move to repurchase additional shares amounting to $155 million.
Summit REIT expands portfolio and funding sources. In an announcement, Summit Industrial Income REIT said that it has completed the acquisition of fifteen light industrial properties in several locations, namely Greater Toronto, Moncton in New Brunswick and Edmonton in Alberta.
Yahoo to purchase 75% of Dailymotion. One of the Internet world's most popular video websites Dailymotion is now in discussion with Yahoo Inc. This deal, once it pushes through, may become one of the largest ones to date by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer since taking over leadership duties last July.
Abu Dhabi's Al Hilal Bank to issue sukuks before end of the year. Al Hilal Bank, the state owned bank of Abu Dhabi, is planning to issue a debut Islamic bond valued at US$500 million to be done in the third quarter of 2013.
CBQ purchases majority stake in Turkish lender Alternatifbank. In a move showing Gulf interests expanding overseas, the Commercial Bank of Qatar has purchased 70.
Diablo Technologies expands funds from angel investors. The Ottawa based manufacturer of memory system interface technology has raised Can$7. 5 million in new financing.
New investors infuse capital for development and growth of Liquid Robotics. Liquid Robotics had raised US$45 Million in financing, specifically Series E financing.
NewsCred has expanded its funding base with new infusion from Mayfield Fund and others to the amount of US$15 million.
Cleary joins Tullis Health to help in its expansion plans. Michael Cleary was recently appointed by Tullis Health Investors as its new Director of Investor Relations and Marketing.
