Mobixell Networks, which provides mobile multimedia and advertising solutions, acquired mobile Internet company 724 Solutions. The combined company will focus on rich media mobile Internet and messaging solutions for mobile operators.
EMS Technologies Inc.Sky Connect divisions. The new business unit will provide a variety of offerings, including high-speed Inmarsat-based data systems, Iridium-based satellite transceiver systems and services, in-cabin connection devices and worldwide Ku-band two-way broadband antennas.
Intel Corp.’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15.75 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid March 1 to shareholders of record on Feb. 7.
Japanese wireless carrier KDDI Corp. has agreed to buy Liberty Global Inc.’s stake in Jupiter Telecommunications Co. Ltd., a Japanese broadband communications company. The deal is valued at $4 billion.
Millicom International Cellular S.A.’s subsidiary in Ghana, Tigo Ghana, has agreed to sell about 750 towers to Helios Towers Ghana. The companies also entered a long-term leasing agreement that provides Tigo Ghana with towers and build-to-suit services.
NextWave Wireless Inc. said it received notification from Nasdaq that the company’s common stock is at risk of being delisted from The Nasdaq Global Market because of non-compliance with the$1 minimum bid price requirement. The company said it plans to request a hearing and submit a plan outlining its strategy for regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules.
Texas Instruments’ board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share of common stock, payable Feb. 22 to shareholders of record on Feb. 1.
ZTE completed a private placement of 58.3 million shares, consisting of new H series stock. The shares were sold for about $5.79 each. The placement raised approximately $334 million in net proceeds for the company.
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Capital Markets Roundup: Mobixell buys 724 Solutions
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