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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c53ab5/china_agribusiness) has announced the addition of the "China Agribusiness Report Q1 2010" report to their offering. China Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat, rice, sugar, cocoa, coffee, soy and milk; in addition to newly-researched competitive intelligence on leading agribusiness producers, traders and suppliers; in-depth analysis of latest industry developments; and essential industry context on China's agribusiness service. As with much of the rest of East Asia, China ...

Investment Success, Executive Visibility Key to Building Healthy Market Presence BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A new survey of the private equity industry by BackBay Communications, a strategic financial services marketing and public relations firm, reveals that 93% of industry participants believe a private equity firm's success is directly dependent upon a strong brand. The 320 survey respondents, including private equity professionals, Limited Partners, investment bankers, intermediaries, lawyers, accountants and consultants serving the private equity industry, say having a strong brand is important ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerostar Capital LLC, an international leader in aerospace private equity investing, has partnered with Presidio Global LLC to explore private equity investment opportunities in Asian aerospace markets. This move comes on the heels of dynamic developments in Asian aerospace, including the emergence of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) as a future competitor to the long-standing Airbus/Boeing duopoly, the delivery of the first A320 assembled in China, India's rapidly growing defense expenditures, and continued liberalization of traditionally closed markets. Aerostar Capital LLC invests in middle market companies that serve the global aerospace market. Presidio Global provides strategic and capital advisory services to clients with a focus on the aerospace and biotechnology industries in emerging Asian markets. This strategic partnership brings together Aerostar's extensive track record in executing aerospace private equity deals and Presidio Global's expertise in conducting innovative, rigorous research and ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Apollo Global, a majority-owned subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) today announced the following executive appointments effective immediately: John Baule has joined Apollo Global as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to President, Jeff Langenbach. Baule will oversee the operations, strategy, and financial planning for the company's subsidiaries - working closely with the leaders of those business units to achieve their long-range goals. Baule most recently served as the COO & CFO of publicly-traded K12 Inc. Baule brings extensive international experience to this ...

Winners Recognized in the 2010 Fast Track Award Calendar ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RMI has announced its 2010 Fast Track Award winners. The Fast Track Award program is now in its fifth year, its popularity has intensified. The increase in the number and the quality of entries compelled RMI to add one more winning slot, bringing the number of winners up to 13. All award recipients will be recognized in the 2010 Fast Track calendar. The Fast Track award is designed to recognize RMI's "power users," those organizations that maximize the value ...