Private equity firm Carlyle Group is mulling over an initial public offering or an outright sale of inorganic specialty chemicals producer PQ Corp. Sources said that the proposed deal could bring in USD3 billion.
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CVS, Cardinal Health to start generic drug venture
CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. are looking to set up a joint venture that will be the biggest generic medicines supplier in the US. The said venture will be equally owned by the two drug companies.
Blackstone eyes more real estate acquisitions in Asia
Blackstone Group, the largest real estate private equity firm, recently said that it targets more real estate acquisitions in Asia. It has invested USD3 billion in the region since making its first deal in 2007.
SEC investigates Barnes & Noble's accounting -WSJ
American book chain Barnes & Noble made public an on-going US Securities and Exchange Commission investigation on its accounting practices. Barnes & Noble recently restated its earnings for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
SunFarmer to build solar power project in Nepal with SunEdison grant
SunFarmer, a non-profit developer of solar power in impoverished areas, will construct its first solar power project in Nepal using a USD2 million grant from SunEdison Inc. SunFarmer is seeking donations to build 100 solar projects in the country.
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Seven years after petroleum companies Chevron Corp and PetroChina entered into a joint venture agreement, the USD6.4 billion Chuandongbei gas project faces further delay. It is now expected to deliver gas in the second half of next year.
Multinational conglomerate General Electric Co. intends to proceed with its project to construct a manufacturing site near a port in Rio de Janeiro. The port is being built by LLX Logistica, which was formerly run by Brazilian petroleum titan Eike Batista.
French building materials business Materis is reportedly in an advanced stage of negotiations to sell its business unit Kerneos. Investment firm Astorg Partners will acquire Kerneos for EUR610 million.
AT&T will be up against smaller rival T-Mobile should the former decide to offer a bid for Verizon Wireless' spectrum block. Verizon, which bought the asset for USD2.4 billion, is seeking to generate USD2.75 billion from the sale.
China Mobile Ltd. has reportedly entered a deal with Cupertino-based tech giant Apple Inc. to offer iPhones to its more than 700 million subscribers. China Mobile earlier this week received its 4G license from the Chinese government.
Glendon Capital Management, a spinout by British bank Barclays, is expected to launch its first fund in the first half of next year. The new firm is reportedly looking to raise USD1 billion for its debut fund.
German medical supplies manufacturer Gerresheimer on Wednesday confirmed that it is no longer vying for UK-based Rexam's healthcare packaging unit. The company said the healthcare business did not fulfill its acquisition requirements.
American retail chain Abercrombie & Fitch's shares increased by 5.8% to USD35.99 per share after activist investor Engaged Capital urged the firm to change its leadership and explore a possible sale.
Germany's Douglas Holding AG has began the process of divesting Hussel, the biggest confectionery chain in the country. After being taken private, Douglas committed to actively managing its portfolio through acquisitions and divestments.
