Blackstone to undertake due diligence on Dell

Blackstone to do due diligence on Dell. A contingent from the Blackstone Group would be visiting Dell's corporate headquarters on Monday to conduct a proper due diligence on the company according to anonymous sources.


Chemical maker Taminco to list shares in NY Stock Market; expects to raise $300 M

Chemical maker Taminco Corp. said that it expects to raise $300 million on its initial public offering of 15.8 million shares at $18 to $20 per share.

Ex-HBOS chief James Crosby resigns as Bridgepoint adviser

Sir James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS who is allegedly the architect of its collapse, has quit as adviser to private equity firm Bridgepoint

Petronas Sweetens Deal for MISC Bhd

Petronas, the Malaysian state backed oil and gas firm, has increased the offer made per share. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the state owned oil and gas company of Malaysia, has increased its offer to purchase MISC Bhd.


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