Osborne Clarke-Led Finance Biz In Buyout Talks With Rival

By Tom Fish

Financial services company Team is discussing a potential all-share takeover of U.K. rival WH Ireland Group PLC, the companies confirmed on Thursday.

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French Biopharma Details Increased $150M Share Sale

By Irene Madongo

Inventiva said Thursday that it has increased a share sale to approximately $150 million, as the French biopharmaceutical company revealed more information about the offering it wants to use to fund clinical trials and as working capital.

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Broker Says Asset Manager Owes Unpaid Finder's Fees

By Sophia Dourou

Investment broker Musst Holdings Ltd. said Thursday that an asset manager owed it unpaid finder's fees for $85 million in investments Musst had facilitated.

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Software Biz Takes Minority Stake In Danish Legal Firm Replik

By Dawood Fakhir

Swiss software company Trifork Group AG said Thursday that it has taken a 10% stake in Danish legal services firm Replik A/S in a move to help develop artificial intelligence products designed to improve legal advice.

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Materials Biz Vesuvius Seals £76M Buy Of Crucible Maker

By Irene Madongo

Engineering company Vesuvius said Thursday it has completed its acquisition of crucible maker Molten Metal Systems in a £75.8 million ($99.8 million) cash and share deal.

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