Investor George Soros took a large long position in Herbalife stock. George Soros, a billionaire investor, purchased a majority stake in nutritional supplement company Herbalife Ltd stated a source with knowledge on the matter on Wednesday.

Asian law firm King & Wood Mallesons agreed to merge with London-based SJ Berwin. King & Wood Mallesons, one of the largest law firms in Asia, agreed to merge with SJ Berwin effective November 1.

Venrock promoted general counsel David Stepp to partner. California-based Venrock announced the promotion of David Stepp to partner on Wednesday. Prior to his appointment as partner, Stepp worked at Cooley LLP where his responsbilities centered on venture capital partnerships and emerging growth and small-market public technology businesses.

Canaccord Genuity appointed Geoffrey Richards as the company's new Managing Director, Head of US Special Situations and Restructuring.

Energizer Holdings planned to acquire Johnson & Johnson's feminine care line for US$185 million.

New and existing investors brought up Earlybird's total capital to EUR 650 million. Berlin-based Earlybird Venture Capital posted the EUR 150 million (US$200 million) final closing of the company's fourth early stage fund earlier today.

Private equity firm KKR finalized its purchase of ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services from Warburg Pincus.

Private cloud enterprise Nebula welcomed Mark Leslie as the newest member of the board. Independent cloud company Nebula announced the appointment of Mark Leslie, former Veritas Software Chief Executive Officer, into the Board of Directors.

Hepregen promotes Martin Joyce new Chief Financial Officer and vice president of finance and administration.

Pershing Square Capital shareholder William Ackman unveils the finalization of its purchase of Air Products & Chemicals.