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09.04.2010

UPDATE - Billionaire Esteves in talks to sell BTG stake - report: [at Reuters] - Brazilian billionaire Andre Esteves is in talks with an investor group from Singapore to sell a stake of about 15 percent of his Banco BTG Pactual SA, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the negotiations.
[$$] TPG Sells Stake in Ping An: [at The Wall Street Journal] - TPG Sells Stake in Ping An TPG sold its remaining stake in Ping An Insurance for $1.16 billion in the latest example of how the U.S. company is reaping profits from its investments in Asia.
Genzyme CEO may bow to sale: [Investor s Business Daily] - Henri Termeer has indicated that he s finally willing to consider selling the company he built up over 25 years for the right price, Bloomberg News reported. Genzyme has repeatedly rebuffed takeovers, but the company s rejection of Sanofi-Aventis unsolicited $18.5 bil buyout bid and
TPG Sells Stake in Ping: [at TheStreet.com] - TPG Capital sold its stake in Ping AG for 1.16 billion.
Ener1 agrees to sell $65M in senior notes: [AP] - Automotive battery maker Ener1 Inc. said Friday it has agreed to sell a total of $65 million in senior notes. The company plans to sell $55 million of senior unsecured notes together with stock and warrants to certain investment funds, led by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP.
Predators owners buy financier s stake in team: [AP] - The Nashville Predators owners have completed a purchase of the 26 percent stake in the team held by the bankrupt estate of a California financier jailed for fraud.
10 Bank Acquisition Targets: [at TheStreet.com] - These bank and thrift holding companies are well capitalized but expected to post weak earnings through 2011, making them good acquisition targets for larger regional players.
Deals of the Day: How H-P Outmaneuvered Dell
UPDATE - Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions: [at Reuters] - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday.
Flir Systems launches $274M tender offer for ICx: [AP] - Flir Systems Inc. formally launched its $274 million tender offer for ICx Technologies Inc. on Friday. The Portland, Ore., company, which makes thermal imaging and infrared camera systems, is offering ICx stockholders $7.55 per share in cash.
Goldcorp agrees to buy Andean Resources for $3.42B: [AP] - Goldcorp Inc. said Friday that it has agreed to buy Andean Resources Ltd. for about 3.6 billion Canadian dollars in a deal that would give it access to an Argentinian mining project said to contain a significant amount of gold and silver.
DEALTALK-UK property dealmakers chase Asia prospects: [at Reuters] - * More UK-based property dealmakers likely to relocate * M&A, IPOs, advisory opportunities seen in Asia over UK * Maturing of Asia property mkt supported by economic growth
Zep completes $66M buyout of some Waterbury assets: [AP] - Cleaning products maker Zep Inc. has closed on a $66 million acquisition of assets belonging to Waterbury Cos., the company said Thursday.
EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 3)
CD&R buys 42.5 pct stake in Univar from CVC, IPO postoned: [at Reuters] - * CVC advised funds to retain 42.5 pct stake * Univar IPO postponed * Deal set to close to in Q4 AMSTERDAM, Sept 3 - Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has agreed to buy a 42.5 percent stake in Dutch chemical distribution firm Univar from CVC Capital Partners in a deal valuing the company at $4.2 billion.
[$$] TPG Sells Stake In Ping An Insurance For $1.16 Billion: [at The Wall Street Journal] - TPG Sells Ping An Stake For $1.16 Billion Private-equity firm TPG Inc. has sold its remaining stake in Ping An Insurance for $1.16 billion in the latest example of how the U.S. company is reaping profits from its investments in Asia.
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions: [at Reuters] - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0400 GMT on Friday.
H-P Outguns Dell in Takeover Duel: [at The Wall Street Journal] - H-P Outguns Dell in Takeover Duel It wasn t the biggest bidding war the tech world has ever seen, but the battle between titans H-P and Dell for a humble maker of data-storage systems certainly qualified as one of the wildest ever.
[$$] Avis Tries Harder in Takeover Offer for Dollar: [at The Wall Street Journal] - Avis Raises Dollar Thrifty Bid Avis Budget Group increased the cash portion of its offer for Dollar Thrifty to $40.75 a share, as it battles Hertz for the potential buyout. More from the Deal Journal blog
Synopsys wraps $315M acquisition of Virage Logic: [AP] - Synopsys Inc. said Thursday it has completed its acquisition of rival chip design software provider Virage Logic Corp. for about $315 million in cash.
Burger King agrees to $3.3 billion sale to 3G Capital: [Reuters] - Burger King Holdings Inc agreed to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital for $3.26 billion, giving the No. 2 U.S. fast-food chain breathing room to fix its business and close the gap with leader McDonald s Corp.
NC newspaper completes sale to Alabama company: [AP] - An eastern North Carolina daily newspaper has completed details of its sale to an Alabama-based company. The Washington Daily News announced Thursday that the newly formed Washington Newsmedia LLC, an affiliate of Boone Newspapers Inc., completed purchase of the newspaper from the Futrell family.
[$$] Land Acquisition Starts for Australian LNG Project: [at The Wall Street Journal] - Australia Land Sale Looms for LNG Project Western Australia state said it has begun compulsory acquisition for land planned for the massive Browse liquefied natural gas project, after talks with an indigenous land council failed to reach a deal.
Hewitt completes deal to acquire EnnisKnupp: [AP] - Hewitt Associates completed its acquisition of investment advisory firm EnnisKnupp, the company said Thursday. Terms of the deal, first announced July 20, have not been disclosed.
UPDATE - Moody s may cut Burger King rating on acquisition: [at Reuters] - Moody s Investors Service on Thursday said it may cut its debt ratings on Burger King Holdings because of substantial debt that may be taken on to fund its acquisition by affiliates of 3G Capital.

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