Vodafone (Nasdaq: VOD) confirmed that it is considering a bid for UK-based Cable & Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW), which has a market cap of nearly £550 million. Apax Partners also may make an offer, according to The Sunday Times. www.vodafone.com
Aero Financial of San Diego has acquired Sycamore Ventures (OTC BB), a holding company incubator that focuses on the acquisition and development of health, nutrition and education companies. No financial terms were disclosed. www.aero-financial.com
Remedent Inc. (OTC BB: REMI), a Belgium-based maker of oral care and cosmetic products, has raised $7 million in equity funding from funds managed by IDG-Accel Fund. www.remedent.com
QuickSilver Production Partners LP, a Fort Worth, Texas-based oil and gas company focused on the Barnett Shale, has filed for a $250 million IPO. It plans to trade on the NYSE under ticker symbol QPP, with J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse serving as co-lead underwriters.
Opta Minerals (TSX: OPM) has acquired Babco Industrial Corp., a Saskatchewan-based industrial processor and supplier of petroleum coke, synthetic slag, ladle sand and crushed graphite. The deal is valued at C$17.6 million in cash. Opta Minerals is 66.4% owned by SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq: STKL). www.sunopta.com
The Rohatyn Group has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in CapAsia, a Singapore-based mid-market infrastructure private equity firm, from CIMB Group. No financial terms were disclosed. CapAsia has more than $400 million in assets under management, and focuses exclusively on non-BRIC emerging Asia.
Investindustrial is seeking to sell motorcycle maker Ducati for up to €1 billion, according to the FT. www.investindustrial.com
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) is considering a sale of its flow and compressor businesses for a combined $3.5 billion, according to Reuters.
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