The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday.
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OSX's Batista undergoes restructuring before bankruptcy proceedings
A new CEO was recently installed for billionaire Eike Batista's OSX as it prepares itself for bankruptcy and other legal processes, according to its lawyers.
Atomico Ventures scores USD 476.6 million for Atomico III
Atomico Ventures was able to raise USD 476.6 million for its third fund, based on an filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on October 25.
itBit debuts bitcoin exchange with USD3.25 million in funding
Singapore-based Bitcoin exchange startup itBit secured USD3.25 million in a new funding round to be used for the launching of its Bitcoin exchange currency and the expansion of its operations worldwide.
Top economic events to November 25
This is a summary of key economic events and central bank speeches, likely to affect the global economy through the foreign exchange, equity and debt markets.
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Brazilian mining giant Vale had put up for sale its USD1.1 billion stake in Norwegian aluminum supplier Norsk Hydro, significantly reducing its stake in the company to 9.74%.
Viola Private Equity's 19.5% stake in filtration technology company Amiad Water Systems Ltd. had been put up for sale. The investment firm's stake in the company is now worth GBP12 million.
The USD4.2 billion purchase by Shire Plc of ViroPharma Inc is the highest purchase on EBITDA rates for a biotechnology firm in history, as the price is 58 times EBITDA.
South African wireless operator Vodacom had laid out plans to increase its investments through increased pace of network upgrades according to its Chief Executive Officer Shameer Joosub.
Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in armed service, also known as veterans.
Bitcasa Inc., a cloud storage company based in California, raised USD11 million in its venture round funding. Bitcasa has raised USD19.5 million since it's launch in September 2011.
The Royal Bank of Scotland, due to a looming divestment by the British government, had put up for sale a shipping loan worth USD800 million.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's business was directly proportional to the performance of its 3 LNG (Liquefied natural gas) carriers and existing charters with Gazprom and BG Group.
Toll Brothers Inc would be seeking to acquire the amount needed to finance its USD1.6 billion acquisition of Shapell Industries Inc and refinance its 4.95 notes due next year.
