Onex, in a bid to expand its watch and buy segment, purchases Nielsen Expositions from its parent firm.

Marlin Equity Acquires Optical Networks to be rebranded as Coriant. Marlin Equity Partners disclosed in an announcement that the negotiations that began back in the 3rd of December 2012 regarding its intent to acquire the Optical Networks came to an end today.

Dimension Data, a unit of NTT, would be purchasing AccessKenya through its subsidiary, Internet Solutions.

Linde's acquisition of Lincare provides boost in profit for the first quarter. Linde, the world's second largest industrial gas producer, reported a 12.

Checkview recently concluded transfer and acquisition of Checkpoint. In an announcement made by Checkpoint Sytems, Inc today, it disclosed that the sale of its Canadian and US Checkview organization to an associate of Platinum Equity was recently concluded.

CTPartners acquires Augmentum for an undisclosed amount. CTPartners Executive Search Inc, a publicly listed company in the NYSE, has announced that it has purchased Augmentum Consulting Ltd, the premier executive search firm in London.

Westlake Chemicals purchases the pipe and foundation group business of Certain Teed. Westlake Chemical, the specialty chemicals producer, has purchased the business of Certain Teed, which includes PVC pipe, fittings, foundation and profiles.

Roper purchases Managed Health Care Associates for an estimated US$1 billion. Industrial manufacturing specialist Roper has recently acquired Managed Health Care Associates.

Markel Corp announces the acquisition of Alterra Capital. Markel Corporation announced that it has completed the purchase and acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd.

Aytos Soditic completes acquisition of four Sage subsidiaries. Argos Soditic has announced the completion of the acquisition of four Sage subsidiaries that specialize in software edition for vertical markets.