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	Click to View in Browser 10/15/2013 Siemens to sell water tech unit to private equity group: sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Siemens AG is in advanced talks to sell its water technologies unit to private equity group AEA Investors for about $800 million, two people familiar with the transaction said. AstraZeneca buys oncology-focused Spirogen for up to $440 million LONDON (Reuters) - British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday its MedImmune unit would buy biotech company Spirogen for up to $440 million to bolster its research and development pipeline in oncology. Air France '50-50' over Alitalia cash, wants more cuts: source MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - A source close to Alitalia's biggest investor, Air France-KLM, said it was "50-50" whether it would participate in an emergency share issue to keep the near-bankrupt airline flying because the Italian carrier's business plan did not meet its conditions. Spain's Ezentis wins $100 mln Telefonica contract MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's loss-making telecoms and technology group Ezentis, which is focused on Latin American markets, said on Monday its Chilean subsidiary had won a $100 million fibre optic contract from Telefonica. Emulex deal uncertain as buyout talks continue: sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Emulex Corp has held talks with a few private equity firms, including Francisco Partners LP, Thoma Bravo LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP about selling itself, but a deal remains uncertain for the struggling chip maker, according to several people familiar with the matter. Alitalia investors back emergency cash call in all-night meeting ROME (Reuters) - Alitalia's shareholders unanimously approved a 300 million-euro ($408 million) share issue on Tuesday to keep the near-bankrupt Italian airline flying. Twitter wrapping up $1 billion IPO revolver (Reuters) - Online social networking tool Twitter Inc is finalizing a $1 billion revolving credit facility ahead of its expected initial public offering, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. GSW accepts Deutsche Wohnen offer, group to raise dividend FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German Real estate company GSW said on Monday it would recommend its shareholders accept Deutsche Wohnen's takeover offer, taking the 1.7 billion euro bid ($2.3 billion) one step closer to a possible completion. Bradesco unit takes control of Brazil's Odontoprev SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA's healthcare unit agreed to take control of Odontoprev SA , Brazil's largest dental benefits provider, amid a recent wave of mergers and acquisitions in the nation's thriving healthcare industry. India's Fortis to sell Quality Healthcare to Bupa for $355 million MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Fortis Healthcare Ltd has decided to sell its stake in Quality Healthcare Medical Services in Hong Kong to British medical services group Bupa for $355 million, as part of its efforts to reduce debt by selling some assets. Related Video In the Boardroom: Burberry's loss is Apple's gain What makes a best selling book? Related News Analysis: U.S. race to clinch debt sales may prove costly Euro zone crisis over for now: ZEW economist A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend