Sectors
Oaktree Capital Purchases Countryside Capital
Oaktre pays GBP165 million for Countryside. Oaktree Capital Management LLC, the world's largest distressed debt investor, has purchased Countryside Properties Plc through debt provided by former owner Lloyds Banking Group.
Sinopec Gets Two Thirds Discount with Deal
Sinopec gets sweetheart deal according to analysts. The US$1. 02 billion deal entered into China Petrochemical for Chesapeake Energy Corp shale oilfield interests is just one third of its actual value.
Ex Square Exec Joins Khosla Ventures
Keith Rabois, who had served Square as chief operation officer since 2010, will join Khosla Ventures in March.
Japanese Government to Sell Almost 17% Stake of Japan Tabacco
The government of Japan is making plans for the sale of Japan Tabacco's 17% stake. Japan's government has been in preparation to make sale of almost 17% of long-held state asset Japan Tobacco, expected to fetch up to about %10 billion, according to sources.