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Facebook eyes Norwegian browser maker Opera Software: report
28 May 2012
Less than two weeks after raising $16 billion through a public issue, Facebook is reported to be planning to acquire Norwegian browser maker Opera Software
China’s Youngman backs out from Saab bid
26 May 2012
Japanese chipmaker Renesas to cut 14,000 jobs, sell loss-making unit
26 May 2012
A joint venture of Hitachi and Mitsubishi Electric that later merged with NEC Electronics, Renesas Electronics Corp reported a net loss of 62.6 billion yen in the 2011 financial year
Dell in talks to buy network security firm Quest Software: report
26 May 2012
Dell Inc, the world’s third-largest PC maker, is in talks to buy network security firm Quest Software Inc, in a deal exceeding a $2-billion offer it recently received from PE firm Insight Ventures
Gina Rinehart triples wealth after mining deals, named world’s richest woman
24 May 2012
If the resources boom were to continue, Rinehart's wealth could rise to $100 billion, which would make her the richest person in the world
Bharti Airtel to buy 49% stake in Qualcomm's 4G broadband venture
24 May 2012
The deal will give Bharti access to four telecoms zones, including Delhi and Mumbai cities, where it does not have its own 4G spectrum
Oracle to buy cloud-based social marketing platform Vitrue
24 May 2012
The move comes a day after archrival SAP AG agreed to acquire cloud-based business and commerce network company Ariba Inc for $4.3 billion
Thailand's PTTEP trumps Shell's offer for Cove Energy with $1.9 billion bid
23 May 2012
The offer comes a day after Cove management on Tuesday urged its shareholder investors to accept Shell's bid ahead of today's deadline
CVC sells $1.6-bn stake in Formula 1 ahead of IPO
23 May 2012
After the deal, CVC’s stake in Formula 1 will be reduced to approximately 40 per cent
SAP to acquire Ariba Inc for $4.3 bn
23 May 2012
The deal comes five months after SAP acquired US-based web-based software company SuccessFactors for $3.4 billion
Cable & Wireless Worldwide board accepts Vodafone’s $1.6 bn bid
22 May 2012
Vodafone offer represents an excellent opportunity for shareholders to realise an attractive valuation considering the potential risks of a transformation plan, said CEO Gavin Darby
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