In a significant development, Tencent Holdings Ltd said, technology investor Prosus NV has sold 2% of its stake for $14.7 billion in what is said to be the world’s largest-ever block trade. In a regulatory filing with the Hong Kong… Read More ›
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Pfizer Inc sells Chinese biosimilar assets to XuXi Biologics Inc
On Wednesday, in a statement Pfizer Inc said, it has decided to stop producing biosimilar products in China; it has also decided to sell one of its business unit in the eastern city of Hangzhou to WuXi Biologics Inc. “The… Read More ›
Chinese clamps down on Alibaba, orders divestiture of media assets
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese government has ordered Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to divest all of its media assets. Discussions over the matter have been ongoing since the beginning of this year, with sources… Read More ›
AT&T sells minority stake to buyout firm TPG Capital, trims debt
In a statement AT&T Inc said, it plans on selling nearly a third of its stake in DirecTV to buyout firm TPG Capital in a deal that values the business at $16.25 billion. Less than 6 years ago it had… Read More ›
AstraZeneca sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion
According to a report from The Times, AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion. Moderna’s shares soared following news of its COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough. The report did not clarify the period over… Read More ›
Activist investors want Kohl’s to optimize inventory levels, and asset holdings, nominate 9 directors to board
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, a group of activist investors who have a stake of around 9.5% in Kohl’s Corp is attempting to take control of the department store chain’s board. The activist investors include Ancora… Read More ›
Nestle selling most of its North American water brands to Private equity firms Metropoulos & Co and One Rock Capital Partners for $4.3 billion
On Wednesday, Nestle SA said it will be selling its North American water brands including Poland Spring and Pure Life to private equity firms Metropoulos & Co and One Rock Capital Partners for $4.3 billion. The sale also includes brands… Read More ›
Exposure of hedge funds at near record levels: Goldman Sachs
According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs Inc, last week, U.S. hedge funds bought and sold the most stock in more than a decade midst wild swings in GameStop Corp shares that many had bet against; their market exposure continues… Read More ›
U.S. hedge fund Elliot Management closes Hong Kong Office
U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management will be closing its office in Hong Kong. It has shifted responsibility for Asian investment decisions to London and Tokyo in the last three years. According to a source familiar with the matter at hand,… Read More ›
Movie studio MGM Holdings exploring potential sale
According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, U.S. movie studio MGM Holdings is exploring a sale. MGM Holdings, the studio behind the hugely popular “James Bond” franchise, has tapped investment banks Morgan Stanley and LionTree LLC and… Read More ›