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Microsoft acquires Minecraft for $2.5 billion; Notch moves on to greener pastures
2014-09-15 15:59:41| Extremetech
Microsoft has announced that it will acquire the Minecraft franchise, and its Swedish developer Mojang, for $2.5 billion. Microsoft asserts that it 'plans' to continue distributing Minecraft across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, and Android, but obviously the game's cross-platform future is called into question by this acquisition. Markus 'Notch' Persson, and Mojang's other two founders, will not be staying with Mojang/Microsoft and will "move on to start new projects."
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TDC Enters Norwegian Cable TV Market With $2.2 Billion Buy
2014-09-15 13:57:32| Telecom - Topix.net
Danish telecommunications company TDC A/S will buy Norwegian cable TV company Get AS for 13.8 billion Norwegian kroner as it broadens its Scandinavian reach into Norway.
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Kenya: Mumias Sugar Plunges Into Sh2.71 Billion After-Tax Loss
2014-09-15 09:46:42| Sugar Industry News
Mumias Sugar's net loss for the period ended June 30 has widened further compared to the previous year despite lower finance costs and higher revenues.
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Danaher to buy Nobel Biocare Holding for $2.2 billion including debt
2014-09-15 08:32:38| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
U.S. healthcare conglomerate Danaher Corp DHR.N said it will buy Nobel Biocare Holding AG NOBN.S in an all-cash deal valued at about $2.2 billion, including debt, to widen its market presence in the global dental industry. Danaher said it will offer 17.10 Swiss francs per Nobel Biocare share, representing a 7 percent premium to the current 60 day volume weighted average share price and a 28 percent VWAP premium before July 29, when Nobel Biocare said it was in early stage talks over a potential sale.
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Eastman to Acquire Taminco in $2.8 Billion Transaction
2014-09-12 07:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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