Securities and Exchange Commission said late last month that the agency has its eye on several private-equity industry practices
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MetroPCS reaffirms commitment to combination with T-Mobile USA
MetroPCS reaffirms commitment to combination with T-Mobile USA MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) today reaffirmed its commitment to the proposed combination of MetroPCS and T-Mobile USA announced October 3, 2012 in response to a letter from P.
Investor to vote against MetroPCS/T-Mobile USA deal
Shareholders holding about 7.5 million shares of MetroPCS Communications said intends to vote against the company's proposed merger
Deals of The Day — Mergers and Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Wednesday: Biogen Idec is to take full ownership of blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri after agreeing to pay Irish partner Elan $3.
Biogen's Purchase of Multiple Sclerosis Drug Ends Rocky Partnership with Elan
Biogen Idec agreement to buy Elan Corp's interest in the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri gives Biogen full control of a product that is poised for further growth and ends a long partnership that has often been contentious.
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Electronic Arts and Samsung Electronics have teamed up to draw developers to the Korean giant's fledgling apps store
Nexstar Broadcasting Group announces secondary offering of common stock by selling stockholders Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that selling stockholders, funds affiliated with ABRY Partners, LLC, intend to offer 3.
Indiana American Water today announced the company's acquisition of Mecca Water Inc. Indiana American Water President Alan DeBoy today announced the company's acquisition of Mecca Water Works, Inc.
Liberty Global and Virgin Media today announced that they have entered into an agreement Liberty Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) and Virgin Media Inc.
Emerging market private equity funds in 2012 had their best year for raising capital since 2008 Emerging market private equity funds in 2012 had their best year for raising capital since 2008, pulling in $40.
A big tax break that benefits U.S. private equity and venture capital executives is under threat again
Distressed investor Z Capital Partners has upped its ownership stake in Affinity Gaming Corp Distressed investor Z Capital Partners has upped its ownership stake in Affinity Gaming Corp, the latest twist in a brewing dispute over control of the formerly bankrupt casino operator.
Some fund shareholders of Dell Inc DELL.O said they were outraged by company founder Michael Dell's plan to take the computer maker private for less than $14 a share, accusing him of effectively trying to steal the company.
Private equity funds completed $1.16 billion worth of deals in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 Private equity funds completed $1. 16 billion worth of deals in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012, a near 10 percent increase from the previous year, a survey showed on Tuesday.
