Ruth David
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Temasek explores buying stakes in HNA units Gategroup, Swissport
The Singapore state investment firm is said to be exploring spending at least a few hundred million U.S. dollars on any deal.
SoftBank said to borrow $8b from banks using Alibaba shares
Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase were among at least 10 banks that helped to make the so-called margin loa
China’s Shandong Ruyi said to lead bidding for Swiss luxury brand Bally
The Chinese textile producer is in advanced negotiations with Bally’s owner and has been discussing a price of about $700 million
Goldman, Citigroup said to be in lead for top roles in Saudi Aramco IPO
Some banks pitching for roles on the IPO are tentatively valuing the company at between $1 trillion and about $1.5 trillion.
Some of the European IPOs investors are tracking for next year
The region has had a strong showing in 2017 -- companies and their shareholders have raised about $55 billion in IPOs year-to-date.
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc to seek up to $2b with IPO of unit
IPO activity in the U.A.E. is showing signs of picking up after only two deals were completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
Unilever unit attracts bids from Bain, Singapore’s GIC, KKR, others
Selling the unit is part of Unilever’s effort to focus on faster-growing businesses.
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund mulls asset sales to drive own economy
The Qatar Investment Authorit is considering selling more of its $320 billion of assets.
Mining billionaire Agarwal to boost Anglo stake by up to $2b
Agarwal said the purchase was a family investment and he doesn’t intend to make a takeover offer.
Angry Birds maker Rovio plans IPO that may value game firm at $2b
It is seeking funds to support its resurgence seven years after releasing its best-selling title.
