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U.S. data company Palantir raises $679.8 million: Reuters

Palantir Technologies, the data firm best known for helping the U.S. government track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has raised $679.8 million, according to a filing on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

Raiffeisen sells Slovenian unit to Apollo Global's Biser Bidco: Reuters

Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Slovenian unit for an undisclosed sum to Biser Bidco, run by an affiliate of U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management.

Atlassian raises $462 million in IPO: Reuters

Atlassian Corporation Plc (TEAM.O) raised $462 million in its initial public offering in New York on Wednesday, as investors gave the Australian software company a warmer reception versus other stock market hopefuls in the technology sector this year, Reuters News reported.

Olympus Capital invests $45 mln in e-waste recycler Li Tong Group: Reuters

Private-equity firm Olympus Capital Asia said it would invest $45 million for an undisclosed stake in Hong Kong-based Li Tong Group (LTG), which recycles mobile phones, game consoles and other electronic equipment for global technology companies, Reuters News reported.

KKR in the lead to acquire U.S. retailer Mills Fleet Farm: Reuters

Buyout firm KKR & Co is in the lead to acquire U.S. outdoor retailer Mills Fleet Farm for more than $1.2 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter, defying a slowdown in private equity dealmaking.

Pep Boys plans to end Bridgestone deal, says Icahn's offer "superior": Reuters

U.S. auto parts retailer Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack said it planned to terminate its deal with Bridgestone Corp after its board determined that Carl Icahn's offer was a "superior proposal."

Springer gives General Atlantic shares for classified ads stake: Reuters

Axel Springer (SPRGn.DE) has agreed to buy the 15 percent of its digital classified advertising business it doesn't own from General Atlantic in exchange for shares, leaving the private equity firm with an 8.3 percent holding in the German publisher, Reuters reported.

Disney doubles stake in Vice to $400 million: Reuters

Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) is doubling its stake in youth-focused digital media company Vice Media to $400 million, Reuters News reported.

GoEuro travel site takes $45 million funding from Goldman, Europe VCs: Reuters

Travel booking site GoEuro has raised $45 million in new funding in a round led by an arm of Goldman Sachs and joined by top name European venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, Reuters News reported.

Computer Sciences Corp to buy Xchanging for $721 mln: Reuters

British outsourcing company Xchanging Plc agreed to be bought by Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) for about 480 million pounds ($721 million) after the U.S. technology consulting company topped an offer from Capita Plc, Reuters News reported.