VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Analysts disclosed that BlackBerry's assets could attract investors.

The profit of Mattel Inc, the world's biggest toymaker, plunged again as Barbie's appeal fades.

Nautic Partners LLC said that it partnered with the management of Applied Consultants Inc to purchase Applied Consultants, Inc.

Focus Financial Partners stated that Centerbridge Partners agreed to invest US$216 million in a deal that was expected to close in third quarter.

GEA would target private equity groups with its heat exchanger unit sale worth more than Eur1.3 billion.

Discovery Minerals, Ltd. completed its merger and acquisition deal with Deer Park Development Corporation on an all-stock deal.

AXA Private Equity acquired Unicredit's 40% stake in HISI which allowed it to own 80% of the company.

CIT GAP Funds invested in CirrusWorks with the hope to control networks used by managers easier, faster and more efficient.

Deutsche Annington revived its initial public offering from Eur1.2 billion to just Eur575 million to Eur592 million.

Heliae raise US$28.4 million from current and new investors to promote algae-based specialty merchandises.

BlueCrest Capital Management's BlueTrend hedge fund slumped by 16.9% that was expected to reflect a US$2.7 billion loss in the main fund.

Pimco Total Return Fund of Bill Gross recorded US$9.9 billion withdrawals due to Federal Reserve's scaling back of its own purchases.

Rosneft gained full control of Itera by buying its 49% shares worth US$2.9 billion so it could expand the oil business.

McKesson Corp and Cardinal Health Inc are in talks with Celesio for its stakes, two sources said.

News Corp and 21st Century Fox started trading off their assets which gave investors the crucial choice between two different firms.