Microsoft Corp has agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal marking the biggest ever acquisition in the gaming industry’s history to date underscoring the tech giant’s interest in increasing its footprint in the virtual gaming industry. The deal,… Read More ›
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Reliance industries purchases controlling stake in five star Mandarin Oriental New York hotel for $98.15M
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd has agreed to purchase a controlling stake in Mandarin Oriental New York, a five-star hotel in midtown Manhattan, through the purchase of its Cayman Islands-based parent for $98 million. In a stock exchange filing on Saturday, Reliance… Read More ›
Clearlake Capital acquires Quest Software Inc from Francisco Partners in $5.4 billion deal
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, private equity firm Clearlake Capital has struck a deal to acquire Quest Software Inc from Francisco Partners, valuing the deal at $5.4 billion including debt. The deal is likely to be… Read More ›
Italy and France to sign accord aimed at tilting the balance of power in Europe
France and Italy are set to a sign a deal aimed at tilting the balance of power in Europe after the departure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said a government source. Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi are set to sign… Read More ›
Nasdaq listed Universal Electronics Inc admits to employing Uyghur workers at its Qinzhou plant
In a significant development, Universal Electronics Inc, a U.S. remote-control maker said, it has struck a deal with Chinese authorities in Xinjiang to transport hundreds of Uyghur workers to its factory in Qinzhou, in the first confirmed case of a… Read More ›
Evergrande prioritizing domestic creditors over foreign ones
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, China Evergrande’s offshore bondholders have yet to receive their due coupon payment by the close of Asia business on Wednesday, despite the cash strapped Chinese developer reaching a $1.5 billion debt… Read More ›
Dubai state-owned property developer Limitless close to signing third debt restricting agreement
In a statement property developer Limitless said, it is close to signing an agreement with creditors over around $760 million of troubled debt, marking its third restructuring in a decade. Dubai state-owned Limitless along with Nakheel, was among the biggest… Read More ›
Tencent Holdings increases stake in Studio 9
In a statement China’s market regulator said, it has approved Tencent Holdings’ plan to purchase an equity stake in Studio 9, a Chinese animation company. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation made the announcement on its website. Tencent, which already had… Read More ›
Sydney Airport Holdings’s board rejects $16.81 buyout offer citing undervaluation, open to higher offer
On Monday, Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd said it has rejected an improved bid worth $16.81 billion (A$22.80 billion) from a group of infrastructure investors since it felt it was undervalued; it went on to add, it was open to… Read More ›
VW’s shareholders approve $339M compensation for former executives
Volkswagen’s shareholders have approved a deal to settle claims against four former executives, including long-time CEO Martin Winterkorn, with regard to its emissions cheating scandal. The initial deal, announced last month, sees Volkswagen receive $339 million (288 million euros) in… Read More ›