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Boston Scientific to buy AMS from Endo International for $1.6 billion

March 4, 2015 Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement with Endo International to acquire the American Medical Systems (AMS) urology portfolio for $1.6 billion in up-front cash and a potential additional $50 million milestone based on 2016 sales.

NTT DOCOMO and Huawei to develop 5G technology

March 4, 2015 Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO are teaming up to develop 5G radio access technology.

Ericsson managed services partner for Orange in five countries

March 4, 2015 Ericsson has been selected by Orange as the reference provider of managed services.

Costco enters deal with Citi, will accept Visa

March 4, 2015 Costco Wholesale Corporation has entered into a new co-brand credit card program agreement with Citi and an acceptance and co-brand incentive agreement with Visa.

15,000 child refugees to benefit from Vodafone Foundation's Instant Classroom

March 4, 2015 The Vodafone Foundation announced the Instant Classroom, a digital "school in a box" that can be set up in a matter of minutes, helping give children and young adults in some of the world's largest and poorly resourced refugee camps the opportunity to continue their education.

Citi to sell OneMain Financial to Springleaf for $4.25 billion

March 3, 2015 Citigroup has reached a definitive agreement to sell OneMain Financial Holdings to Springleaf Holdings for $4.25 billion.

Oak Hall Cap & Gown to invest $1.2 million, create 100 jobs in Virginia

March 3, 2015 Oak Hall Cap & Gown, a manufacturer of academic, judicial and religious apparel, will invest $1.2 million to establish a textile manufacturing operation in the Town of Independence in Grayson County, Virginia.

Cardinal Health to acquire Cordis for $1.944 billion in cash

March 3, 2015 Cardinal Health announced plans to acquire Johnson & Johnson's Cordis business, a manufacturer of cardiology and endovascular devices, for $1.944 billion in cash.

Krispy Kreme packaged coffee available at Amazon.com and other retailers

March 3, 2015 Krispy Kreme and Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA announced a multi-year licensing agreement to roast and distribute Krispy Kreme Coffee for grocery, mass merchants and club stores.

BAE Systems' laser missile protection system approved for sale

March 3, 2015 BAE Systems, Inc. announced that its Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system has been approved for export by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Universal Corporation in Mexican leaf tobaccos deal with Philip Morris

March 3, 2015 Universal Corporation announced that its subsidiary Tabacos del Pacifico Norte S.A. (TPN) will be increasing its purchases of leaf tobaccos in Mexico, as part of a new leaf supply arrangement for Mexico with Philip Morris International Management SA (PMIMSA).

PSEG to spend $13 billion in five years

March 3, 2015 Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) said that its five-year capital spending program of $13 billion is expected to yield a third year of sustained growth in operating earnings.