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Unum Group (UNM), the largest U.S. disability insurer, reportedly weighed a recent sale to Canada's Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) before talks broke down. With a market capitalization of about US$8 billion, Chattanooga, Tenness

Virgin Media announced the repurchase of 137,074 shares of common stock on March 8th as a part of the company's capital return program previously announced on July 28 2010. The highest price paid per share was $28.00 and the lowes

The two private equity firms had earlier made a $43.50-per-share buyout offer, which JCG shareholders in a special meeting held on March 1, 2011, approved. JCG common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

TPG Capital had taken a majority stake in the company in 1997 and remained majority shareholder until JCG went public in 2006.

Shares are up 0.18% to $43.59.

J.Crew Group (JCG) announced today that its $3 billion deal to be purchased by two private investment firms, TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, has been completed.

Assets Under Management increased 42% year-over-year to $44.6 billion as of December 31, 2010, from $31.5 billion as of December 31, 2009. The large increase was due primarily from the acquisition of Logan Circle Partners in April

CEO Daniel Mudd said, "Our fourth quarter and full year results were very solid, and reflect broad momentum that has carried into 2011.

Fortress Investment Group (NYSE:FIG) reported Q4 EPS $0.24, ex-items, ahead of consensus estimates of $0.15 per share.

The non-binding term sheet provides YRCW with new and additional capital, a substantial improvement in its liquidity position, conversion of some of its debt obligations into equity and the replacement or restructuring of certain

YRC Worldwide (YRCW) shares are halted. The company says it reached an agreement in principle, in the form of a non-binding term sheet, with certain of its key stakeholders providing for a comprehensive restructuring plan for YRCW

The New York Times reported that cataloger Delia's put itself on the auction block, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. It isn't yet clear if the deal will come together. The company is also considering other opti

Shares closed at $40.40.

Duncan Energy Partners (DEP) is reportedly downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital, after the company received a $42 per share buyout offer from Enterprise Products (EPD).

"Energy shares are higher in mid-day trading but crude oil futures are slipping as concerns over political issues in Egypt ease. In sector news Seahawk Drilling (HAWK) is sharply lower after it said it has filed for bankruptcy pro

Credit Suisse Group (CS) is an exception, trading up 3% before the market open. The company has agreed to issue 6 bln Swiss francs ($6.2 bln) of contingent convertible bonds, which will satisfy 50% of the contingent capital requir

The CoCo bonds are being sold to Qatar Holding LLC and The Olayan Group.

"Financial heavyweights are mostly lower in pre-market trade.

Niccolo de Masi, Chief Executive Officer of Glu: "We are pleased with our solid fourth quarter results, reflecting the progress we are making with our freemium, social mobile games strategy.

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) reported a Q4 loss of $0.02 per share, more narrow than consensus estimates for a loss of $0.08 per share. Revenues fell 18% year-over-year to $15.6 million, topping consensus estimates of $14.03 million.