UK’s Co-op Bank Agrees to US$2.4 Billion Rescue Plan

Britain's Co-operative Group agreed on a plan to plug US$2.4 billion capital hole to avoid a repeat of the taxpayer funded bailouts at the time of the financial crisis.


Elan Shareholders Favor Share Buyback

On Monday, Elan shareholders approved a share buyback and put itself up for sale on Friday. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the logo of Elan Pharmaceuticals.

UPDATE: Lowe’s Steps In after Orchard Supply Files Chapter 11

Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to proceed with the sale of the company's major assets to Lowe's Companies priced at US$205 billion.

Cinven Seals Eur1 Billion from Banks to Finance Ceramtec Buyout

Cinven sealed roughly Eur1 billion in financing coming from Deutsche Bank, RBC and UBS for the firm's acquisition of CeramTec


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