Investment Dar sells off stake to pay debts. The controlling shareholder for Aston Martin, the British car maker is Investment Dar Co. The company has agreed to sell its stake in the beleaguered Bahraini Islamic Bank for US$92 million as the company restructures its debts.
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Hostess Creditors and Buyout Firms Interested in Twinkies
Hostess Brands now being bidded on. The main creditor of Hostess Brands, Silver Point Capital and hedge fund firm Hurst Capital have expressed interest in purchasing Hostess snack cakes brands according to a report by the New York Post.
E.ON Denies Spin Off Plans
E.ON still on its plan to divest non-performing assets. The largest utilities service provider in Germany E. ON has denied reports that it would spin off its renewable energy unit in order to reduce outstanding debt of in its balance sheet.
Matahari launched to US$1.36 Billion Offering
Investment firms circling over the exit of CVC from Matahari. PT Multipolar Tbk and CVC Capital Partners have joined forces to peg US$1. 36 billion value to sell shares in retailer PT Matahari Department Store.
Emirates NBD engages banks for bond sale
Lender engages six banks to facilitate bond sale. Dubai's largest lender, Emirates NBD, has engaged the services of six major banking institutions to arrange a subordinated bond sale for the company.
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Bank extends loan to DAFZA Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) was granted a credit line of AED500 million (US$136million) by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB).
UAE company manages Australian expansion of Baskin-Robbins. The world's most well-known and largest chain of ice cream specialty shop, Baskin-Robbins, has released a statement regarding its plans to open another 200 shops in Australia.
Tiger Global buys Cobone. The largest daily deal company in the Middle East, Cobone. com was purchased by Tiger Global Management. The international investment firm gave additional funds to the Middle East Company to expand its long term obligations at home.
Dubal and Sinoway Forges Partnership. It was reported Saturday that Dubal or Dubai Aluminium has purchased a twenty percent share in a joint venture project in China.
Hanmi sales discussions stalled with rival banks over valuation and management. Discussions for the sale of Hanmi Financial Corp have stalled because of a number of disagreements over management and price per share.
Chesapeake files suit against BNY Mellon. Chesapeake Energy Corp has gone to court to sue its trustee Bank of New York Mellon Corp seeking redemption of more than US$1.
KKR buys Gardner Denver for US$3.74 billion. Gardner Denver Inc had agreed to be sold to KKR and Co LP for the price of US$3. 74 billion. Industry experts though still have lingering doubts as to the valuation of the company as it was undeevalued because of the sale.
TPG's real estate expansion reaping dividends. Two years into its expansion into real estate, TPG Capital has been able to parlay US$2 billion worth of equity investments in properties.
Numeric Investors is a fund manager that is putting itself up for sale. According to Mike Even, Numeric Investors President and CEO said that it is putting the firm up for sale.
