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Axel Springer buys 88 percent of Business Insider: Reuters

German publisher Axel Springer said on Tuesday it would buy 88 percent of news website Business Insider valued at $343 million, Reuters News reported.

Apax returns to market for $7.5 bln global fund, say sources: Reuters

London-based private equity firm Apax is seeking $7.5 billion from investors for its latest fund, sources told Reuters.

Warburg Pincus leads investment in college big data firm Civitas: Reuters

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC said on Monday it has agreed to lead a $60 million investment round in Civitas Learning, an Austin, Texas-based startup that uses data analytics to help universities improve graduation rates.

UK's leading brickmaker Ibstock to list in London: Reuters

Britain's biggest clay brick manufacturer Ibstock said on Monday it plans to raise 100 million pounds ($152.23 million) through a listing on the London stock Exchange as it expects to benefit from an increase in homebuilding.

Kraton to buy privately held Arizona Chemical for $1.37 bln: Reuters

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc, a producer of rubber used in adhesives, coatings and personal care products, said it would buy privately held specialty chemicals producer Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp for $1.37 billion in cash.

Comcast to buy 51 percent of Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 billion: Reuters

U.S. cable company Comcast Corp said on Monday it has agreed to buy a 51 percent stake in Osaka-based theme park operator USJ Co for $1.5 billion, Reuters News reported.

Energy Transfer to buy rival pipeline company Williams Cos: Reuters

Pipeline company Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE.N) said it would buy Williams Cos Inc (WMB.N) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $37.7 billion, including debt, Reuters News reported.

AB InBev could bid $106 billion for SAB Miller: Sunday Times

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA (ABI.BR) could bid about $106 billion for SABMiller (SAB.L) within days, with an opening offer expected as early as Monday morning, the Sunday Times reported.

IHS to make bid for Solera, rivaling Vista Equity: Reuters

IHS Inc is preparing to submit an offer next week for Solera Holdings Inc, the software maker that agreed this month to sell itself to Vista Equity Partners LLC for $6.5 billion, including debt, sources told Reuters News.

IK aims for 2015 listing of its Swedish care provider Attendo, say sources: Reuters

Private equity firm IK Investment Partners aims for a stock market listing this year of Swedish elderly care provider Attendo, which had sales of 9 billion crowns ($1.1 billion) in 2014, sources told Reuters.