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Natalie Massenet Resigns from Net-a-Porter, Leaves Company as It Completes Merger with Yoox
Avolon to be Acquired by Bohai for $7.6 Billion, Complements Bohai's existing Investment in the Leasing Sector
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has agreed to be acquired by Bohai Leasing Co., the only listed leasing company in China, for approximately $7.6 billion including debt, according to a press release issued by Avolon.
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Delta Air Lines Entices Business Fliers with On-Time Service, Promises to Pay if They Don't Deliver Better than Rivals
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is banking on its rate as being an on-time airline that beats its rivals to entice business fliers to fly with them, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Amazon's Dash Buttons Now Basically Free, Offers 11 New Brands
Amazon’s Dash Buttons, its adhesive one-click buttons that users can stick in any household surface where you may need to reorder products, is now made virtually free, according to a report from The Verge.
Valeant to Buy Synergetics for about $166 Million, Expand Bausch + Lomb's Business
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., a Canada-based multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced that it will be acquiring Synergetics USA, Inc. for approximately $166 million in cash, according to a press release issued by Valeant.
Paypal Introduces Paypal.Me, Makes Requesting for Money Simple and Personal
PayPal, Inc. has just introduced the PayPal.Me, a service that lets users put their name on their PayPal and have a personal link to requesting money, according to a blog post in PayPal’s website.
Japan Airlines to Return Nonstop Service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Strengthens Pacific Joint Business
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. has announced that it will be bringing back its nonstop service between the Tokyo-Narita Airport and the Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport starting on Nov. 30, according to a press release issued by Japan Airlines.
Drone Aviations to Collaborate with Mid-Atlantic Aviation on Tethered Drone Commercialization, Explore Reliability, Safety
Drone Aviation Holding Corp., manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, has announced that it has collaborated with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech to research, test and advance the commercialization of company’s tethered drones, according to a press release issued by Drone Aviation.
Bristol-Myers Buys Promedior for about $1.25 Billion, Beefs Up Fibrosis Drug Pipeline
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has announced that it has granted an exclusive right to acquire Promedior, Inc., a clinical stage immunotherapy company pioneering the development of targeted therapeutics to treat fibrotic diseases, for about $1.25 billion, according to a press release issued by Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Angry Bird Maker Stock Market Debut Uncertain as It Cuts 260 Jobs Amid Business Challenges
Mobile game maker Rovio may have a harder time executing its stock market debut as the company's struggles continue, as it warned of lower earnings and said it will reduce a third of its staff.
Ageas Sells Hong Kong Unit to JD Capital, Will Focus on SE Asia
Belgian insurer Ageas said on Sunday it will sell its Hong Kong business to China-based asset manager JD Capital for HK$10.7 billion ($1.4 billion), Reuters reported.