M&A
Rio Tinto plans diamond division spin-off
03 Jun 2013
Global mining giant Rio Tinto is moving ahead with plans to spin off its diamond division, valued by analysts at $ 5 billion, through one of the largest initial public offerings in London this year
McGraw Hill initiates open offer for additional 22.23% stake in Crisil
03 Jun 2013
The transaction, valued at approximately $340 million at current exchange rate, will be funded through McGraw Hill Financial’s existing cash resources
Sun Pharma in discussion to acquire controlling stake in Meda AB
31 May 2013
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is in discussions to acquire a controlling stake in Swedish drugmaker Meda AB for around $5 billion to boost its generics business in developed markets
Coty owners to raise up to $1.1 bn IPO
29 May 2013
China’s Fosun, Axa Private Equity join management buyout of Club Méditerranée
28 May 2013
Two of Club Méditerranée largest shareholders are acquiring the French leisure company in a deal that values it at $700 million
Canada’s Valeant in talks to buy Bausch & Lomb for $9 bn
25 May 2013
After abandoning its $13 billion cash and stock bid for generic drug giant Actavis, Valeant, one of the most acquisitive pharmaceutical companies, has identified on Bausch and Lomb to strengthen its visual-care products