UPDATE 1-Putin to dominate new Russian government

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:23:59 -0400

MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will unveil a government dominated by loyalists on Monday, leaving Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev limited scope to pursue his reform agenda...

Alibaba in talks to raise $2.3 bln equity for Yahoo deal-sources

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:15:56 -0400

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, May 21 (Reuters) - Chinese Internet firm Alibaba Group is in talks with existing shareholders, including Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, to raise about $2.3 billion in...

Kabel Deutschland buys Tele Columbus for $786 mln

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:11:07 -0400

FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters) - German cable company Kabel Deutschland said it agreed to buy regional player Tele Columbus for about 618 million euros ($786.2 million), including accrued interest.

After control fight, can Casino thrive in Brazil?

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:59:58 -0400

* French retailer to take reins in Brazil next month * Handoff to sideline dealmaking Chairman Abílio Diniz * Risks increase of Diniz departure, strategic shift * Casino may drive...

UPDATE 2-Wanda to buy AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:40:52 -0400

BEIJING, May 21 (Reuters) - China's Dalian Wanda Group agreed to acquire AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion, becoming the biggest theatre operator in the U.S. by revenue.

Market Chatter - Corporate finance press digest

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:22:54 -0400

BANGALORE, May 21 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday:

UPDATE 3-Alibaba buys back 20 pct stake held by Yahoo for $7.1 bln

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:02:40 -0400

* Yahoo to give most of after-tax cash proceeds to shareholders

UPDATE 1-Wanda to buy AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:55:45 -0400

BEIJING, May 21 (Reuters) - Wanda Group, one of China's largest theatre owners, has agreed to buy AMC Entertainment in a deal valued at $2.6 billion, creating the world's biggest cinema operator, the...

Nasdaq to revamp system after tech problems on Facebook IPO -WSJ

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:44:56 -0400

May 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq is planning to revamp its systems for handling stock offerings after acknowledging that technology problems had affected trading in millions of newly issued Facebook...

RPT-BRIEF-Wanda Group says to buy AMC Entertainment Holdings

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:14:34 -0400

BEIJING, May 21 (Reuters) - May 20 (Reuters) - Wanda Group: * Wanda group to acquire AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc * Wanda group says transaction is valued at approximately $2.6 billion *...