VENTURE CAPITAL POST

Vodafone is said to have planned taking over Germany's Kabel after the takeover bid went public.

Barilla, world's largest pasta manufacturer, will be selling its German unit to focus on high-margin food products.

CVC is seeking 44% for Mahatari after Aeon terminated its offer for the retailer.

Rosneft buys TNK-BP for over US$40 billion.

New York Times has announced that is subsidiary Boston Globe is being valued at more than $100 million.

Bond investors seek new options during leveraged buyouts.

Linn Energy, a U.s. oil and gas producer, will buy Berry Petroleum Co. for $2.5 billion to boost oil reserves

Watson Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Belgium-based Uteron Pharma SA for $150 million in cash up front

East Energy Resources signs binding heads of agreement to acquire 100 percent of Idalia Coal

Yahoo Inc said on Tuesday it has bought "social news" start-up Snip.it

U.S. specialty drugmaker Allergan Inc said late on Tuesday it will buy MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc for about $958 million in cash.

Kamylon Capital has sold its ownership interest in Innovadex to Underwriters Laboratories

Newfoundland Capital Exploring the Sale of Alberta Broadcasting Division

130 million euro loan backing PAI Partners' acquisition of a majority stake in Italian eyewear company Marcolin has closed oversubscribed, banks said in a statement.

AT&T will purchase the operations in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $780 million