Global5000 continues to update company records of its The Global 5000 database by adding the latest results for revenue and employees as well as researching and adding new records and tracking M&A activity.  Each month Global5000 provides a list of announced deals including spin-offs.  To read the August summary click on the link: — http://theglobal5000.com/global-5000-ma-activity-for-august-2012/

Global5000 stated recently that its queue for adding records stands just shy of 500 companies that it expects to add in the coming months.  

Source:  the global5000.com