Australia

Fonterra completes acquisition of Tasmania's Tamar Valley Dairy

New Zealand-based dairy firm Fonterra has completed its acquisition of Australia's Tamar Valley Dairy in Tasmania, which is now fully-owned and managed by Fonterra Australia.

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ADM sweetens bid for Australia's Graincorp

US-based Archer Daniels Midland Company has increased its offer for agricultural firm Graincorp Ltd by USD200 million to reinforce Australia's agricultural infrastructure through rail enhancement projects.

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Ansell to acquire BarrierSafe for USD615 million

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.

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Singapore's AIMS purchases half of Sydney's Optus Center

Singapore-listed AIMS AMP Capital Industrial REIT entered the Australian market by buying a 49% stake in Optus Center at Sydney's Macquari Park for over USD184 million.

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Saputo hikes Warnambool bid to USD472 million in three-way contest

Canada-based milk processor Saputo Inc raised its acquisition offer for Australia-based Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co to AUD515 million in a three-way bid contest with dairy firms Bega Cheese Ltd and Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co.

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Colorado building and battery startups receive funding from investors

Colorado-based building and battery startups Prescient, Boulder Ionics, and RoundPegg announced that they received funding from investors this week, which will be used for expansion and development.

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Vendetta Mining inks deal to acquire Pegmont Lead-Zinc-Silver Property in Queensland

Canadian Vendetta Mining Ltd. announced that it has signed a deal with Pegmont Mines Limited to buy an undivided 100% stake in the Pegmont Lead-Zinc-Silver Property.

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GDI Property Group to raise AUD310 million in Australia's largest real estate IPO this year

GDI Property Group Ltd. would be raising AUD310 million (USD292 million) in an initial public offering slated in December. The deal is expected to be the biggest real estate IPO in Australia this year.

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IntelligenceBank closes USD2 million in seed funding

Melbourne-based tech startup IntelligenceBank raised USD2 million in a seed funding round led by local investment firm KOTJ. The funds will be used for the company's market and workforce expansion.

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Corporate Travel Management to buy majority stake in Westminster Travel

Australia-based Corporate Travel Management (CTM) announced that it is seeking to raise AUD53 million (USD49.6 million) to buy a 75.1% stake in travel service provider Westminster Travel.

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Amphenol Corporation to purchase GE's Advanced Sensors Business for USD318 million

Amphenol Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Sensors business of GE for USD318 million, which will be subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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Private Equity Partners exits Link stake for AUD200 million

Australian investment firm Private Equity Partners had put up for sale 25% of its stake in Link Administration Holdings for AUD200 million. The holding company was acquired by PEP for AUD132 million.

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Secured Capital closes USD1.5 billion for Asian investments

Japan-based Secured Capital, the real estate arm of private equity firm PAG, raised USD1.5 billion to invest in real estate and debt opportunities in Asia.

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Greencross to acquire Mammoth Pet Holdings

Brisbane-based veterinary giant Greencross announced its intention to buy pet retail chain Mammoth Pet Holdings in an acquisition deal that is valued at USD330 million.

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Warrnambool bidding heats up with Murray Goulburn increasing its offer

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory is now the subject of a three way battle as bidders Bega Cheese, Saputo and Murray Goulburn all seek to be the owner of the manufacturer of brands such as Sungold Milk and Great Ocean cheese.

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