Technology-focused private equity firm Silver Lake Management LLC will raise a USD1 billion fund to be invested in mid-sized companies. The firm's Silver Lake Sumeru LP unit will run the new fund.
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LDR Holdings talks about spinal therapies viability post-IPO launch
LDR Holdings Chief Executive Officer Christophe Lavigne talked to Xconomy 30 days after it had launched an initial public offering, and said money raised from its IPO will help the company expand its presence in the US.
Airtasker raises additional USD2 million for team expansion
Australia-based task outsourcing platform Airtasker raised an additional USD2 million in a funding round with BridgeLane Capital, Exto Partners, and other private equity investors, to be used for the firm's team expansion.
JG Summit raises more funds for Meralco stock purchase
Philippine-based JG Summit Holdings Inc raised PHP8.8 billion through an overnight equity placement to fund a stake acquisition in Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and other corporate purposes.
Transgene supports SillaJen plans to purchase Jennerex
France-based biopharmaceutical company Transgene supported the proposal of South Korean contract research and development firm SillaJen Inc to acquire biotherapeutics company Jennerex. Transgene owns 8.5% of Jennerex.
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Australia-based industrial glove maker Ansell Ltd agreed to purchase US-based hand protection product manufacturer BarrierSafe Solutions International for approximately USD615 million in a transaction subject to US antitrust clearance.
Just what is the Bitcoin? A report from Wired gives a clearer understanding of what the digital currency is, how it is used, where it can be obtained and how to keep your Bitcoin wallet safe from thieves.
US-based private equity firm Carlyle Group LP announced its plan to acquire Canada-based investor in hedge funds Diversified Global Asset Management Corp for USD33 million.
Connecticut-based private equity firm Littlejohn & Co. was said to be buying e-commerce company Newgistics Inc. The deal will be financed by Littlejohn's Fund IV, which has a capital commitment of USD1.3 billion.
US-based generic drug manufacturer Mylan and two Indian pharmaceutical firms are in talks to buy Chennai-based Bafna Pharmaceuticals for an undisclosed amount, according to two sources familiar with the transaction.
Ramot Tel Aviv University Ltd secured USD17 million in funding for its Technology Innovation Momentum Fund, which will invest in breakthrough technologies in various industries.
A US district court has rejected Citigroup Inc.'s injunction barring Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) from seeking a secondary arbitration over its USD7.5 billion investment in the then-beleaguered bank.
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP or HFF was able to secure USD 100 million in financing to fund the acquisition of Tower at Cityplace by Parmenter Realty Partners.
Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca purchased financially troubled soccer club Atlas on Monday in an acquisition deal valued at USD50 million, according to the club's president.
