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Private equity deals: RLJ Equity Partners has acquired LAI International, featured in CNN Money
Abraaj Capital has led an acquisition of the oilfield services business of TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. (NYSE: TAT), in partnership with a vehicle affiliated with company chairman and CEO N. Malone Mitchell. The deal is valued at $164 million, including $152.5 million in cash and an $11.5 million interest-bearing note. TransAtlantic is an oil and gas…
“Jumping The Broom” Wins Top NAACP Image Honors
Produced by Our Stories Films, an RLJ Company, and released by TriStar, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, Jumping the Broom took home three top honors during the 43rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony. Laz Alonso won best actor, comedian/actor Mike Epps won supporting actor, and Salim Akil received the best director award in a film category.
3 Top Black Businesspeople Reflect on the Keys to Their Success, published online by AOL Daily Finance
The formula for financial success is more than just saving your pennies, investing wisely and climbing the proverbial career ladder. It also requires the right mindset. In honor of Black History month, DailyFinance asked three prominent African Americans to share their thoughts about what economic empowerment means to them, and illuminate what it takes to…