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So far this year, 25 airlines have collapsed and airline M&A has totalled US$13.3bn, according to Dealogic. Both numbers look set to increase with the US$3.1bn potential merger... 2008-08-07

The initial public offering of Sohar Power Company (SPC) was 21 times oversubscribed making it the most successful power sector IPO in Oman to date. The listing, which was valued... 2008-08-06

Private Equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) has announced plans to brave the turbulence in the equity markets and list on the New York Stock Exchange, in a move that... 2008-08-01

San Diego, California-based Sempra Energy has agreed to acquire EnergySouth for US$510mn. If approved, EnergySouth shareholders would receive US$61.50 per share. The acquisition will... 2008-07-31

Unilever announced on July 28 that it has agreed to sell its American, Canadian and Puerto Rican laundry businesses to Vestar Capital Partners. Its rights to household brands All,... 2008-07-30

Unilever announced on July 28 that it has agreed to sell its American, Canadian and Puerto Rican laundry businesses to Vestar Capital Partners. Its rights to household brands All,... 2008-07-30

CDC, the UK Government-backed private equity fund-of-funds, continues to highlight opportunities in emerging markets. It has announced new commitments of US$290mn for investment in... 2008-07-30

As part of its ongoing Asian expansion, Russia's number two mobile phone operator Vimpelcom has followed up its recent venture into Vietnam with the purchase of compatriot Altimo... 2008-07-24

Nevada-based time-share developer and manager Diamond Resorts has offered US$15 per share for Florida's Bluegreen. On July 21, Bluegreen announced that it had signed a letter of intent... 2008-07-24

Talks between India's Reliance Communications and South African telecommunications company MTN have failed. MTN, which is Africa's largest mobile operator, has been the target of... 2008-07-22