HOUSTON, TX (April 27, 2011) - The Attachmate Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of Novell, Inc., a leader in intelligent workload management, under the terms of the definitive agreement disclosed on November 22, 2010. Novell will operate as two separate business units, under the Novell and SUSE brand names, joining Attachmate and NetIQ […]
NEW YORK & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR") announced today that KKR has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain Barnett Shale properties (the "Assets") from Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRZO) for $104 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in mid-May, is being made through KKR Natural Resources ("KNR"), KKR's partnership […]
Consumer, business clients can choose from a comprehensive mobile banking suite that allows them to bank anyway they want, anywhere, anytime WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) announced today it has launched a free Android application for both smartphone and tablet users. BB&T is one of only a few U.S. […]
NEW YORK, Apr 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a recognized leader in global treasury solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Bank Readiness Certification from SWIFT. With this new status, Bank of America Merrill Lynch joins SWIFT's online database, giving corporate customers information on the SWIFT […]
Funding marks the second largest investment ever in an online gaming company; Founder and CEO Hubertz keeps his 30% share in Bigpoint Hamburg, Germany - April 26, 2011 – Bigpoint GmbH, a worldwide leader in online gaming platforms, today announced that Summit Partners and TA Associates have signed definitive documentation to invest $350 million to recapitalize the […]
BOSTON, April 26, 2011 – TA Associates, a leading growth private equity firm, today announced that certain of its private equity funds (collectively “TA Associates”) have signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 54.4% interest in Stadion Money Management, LLC, a rapidly growing investment management firm. In connection with the closing of TA Associates’ investment, a new […]
Customers Can Enter Online Statements Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Nissan LEAFTM , or $40,000, or One of Five $5,000 Prizes SAN FRANCISCO — April 21, 2011 — This month, in support of Earth Day, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is encouraging people to save trees by going paperless. Information about how customers can make the transition […]
Campaign includes financial education guides, video and events, opt-in mobile text message tips and community events across the U.S. ATLANTA — April 19, 2011 —SABEResPODER and Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) have joined forces to provide financial education to the underbanked in 13 cities through July 1, 2011. The educational campaign includes the introduction to financial literacy and […]
RICHMOND, Va., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Capital Markets served as the exclusive financial advisor to Rikco International LLC, d/b/a Dr. Comfort, the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of therapeutic footwear and related medical and comfort products, in its sale to DJO Global, an international provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular […]
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Commits $500,000 to Aid Victims CHARLOTTE, N.C., Apr 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bank of America today announced a $500,000 commitment to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the tornadoes that swept across the Southern and Eastern United States. This includes a $400,000 grant to support efforts in […]