VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Empire Co, Sobeys' operator, announced its planned acquisition for Safeway Canada for Can$5.8 billion that will close later this year after regulatory approvals.

Apollo Tyres purchases the shares of Cooper Tire and Rubber to create the seventh largest tire company in the world.

Prospira PainCare expands its presence in the northeastern United States through the acquisition of the Pain Management Center.

The British construction company, Keller Group will be buying North American Energy Partners for its expansion in Canada.

Deloitte, the tax and advisory firm, has bought McColl Partners.

AstraZeneca purchases Pearl Therapeutics for US$1.15 billion, making it the second firm in Britain to rebuild products through deal making.

Japan’s Marubeni said that it will leave Gavilon’s energy arm from the proposed takeover deal.

On Sunday, Google was reported to be in close discussion to acquire Waze for US$1.3 billion.

Dillon, the owner of Chateau Haut-Brion acquires nearby Chateau L'Arrosee.

Marubeni Corp. is in advanced discussions to takeover Gavilon's energy division at US$5.6 billion.

The acquisition of Smithfield Foods Inc. by a Chinese company has raised contradictions in the US over its benefits.

According to Calcalist financial newspaper, PepsiCo is in discussion to acquire Soda Stream International for US$2 billion.

Apollo Investment Corp. discusses a near deal to acquire MidCap for US$500 million.

Shanghui International Holding Ltd. stated its key to success from acquiring Smithfield Food Inc.

The Kingdom Hotel Investment sells a hotel in Mauritius to Hawaiian-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts.