VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Dillistone acquired FCP Internet Holdings Limited on July 8.

B&G Foods Inc announced today that it has completed acquisition of Pirate Brands for US$195 million.

Today, Hasbro Inc announced acquisition of Backflip Studios priced at US$112 million in an all cash transaction.

Equifax acquired TrustedID for about US$30 million.

Mylan’s acquisition of a unit at Strides Arcolab Ltd announced July 8 was deferred by Indian regulators.

Last Monday, LVMH announced an 80% acquisition deal of Loro Piana priced at Eur2 billion.

In its bid to enhance the services it provides, Accenture buys Acquity Group Ltd for US $316 million

Vue Entertainment sells bonds for LBO funding

US Federal Communications Commission has approved Softbanks' US$21.6 billion acquisition deal for Sprint.

An acquisition deal for Envision Pharmaceutical Holdings by TPG Capital may be announced as early as today.

Glencore acquired 11.6% stake in PolyMet.

Bell Media acquired Astral and appointed new top executives.

1Malaysia Development Bhd acquired a local power plant for US$380 million.

Premier African Minerals Ltd. acquired contol of 42% common stocks in Ethiopian Potash Corp.

Diageo Plc, the world's largest distiller acquired control of United Spirits Ltd (UNSP), a well-known maker of Bagpiper whiskey in India.