(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has successfully acquired Greenview Group Holdings Ltd from Cordovan Capital Partners II LP and Michael Burke, the current CEO, marking its fourth acquisition in 2024. Greenview Group, established in 2017, specializes in mechanical … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed the acquisition of Ocean Ecology, a leading UK marine environmental consultancy, solidifying its position in the aquaculture and biodiversity sector. Previously majority-owned by Åkerblå, Ocean Ecology has established itself as a trusted provider of marine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Åkerblå, Aquaculture Sector, biodiversity, DNV, Ocean Ecology, partnership, Roger Sørensen, Ross Griffin, sustainability, Thomas Vogth-Eriksen, UK
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG, a global leader in braking systems and rail technologies, announces its acquisition of the conventional rail signalling technology business of Alstom Signaling North America. This strategic move marks Knorr-Bremse’s entry into the rail control, command, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Concessions, through its subsidiary VINCI Highways, has completed the purchase of NWP HoldCo LLC, securing full ownership of Northwest Parkway, a crucial 14 km tolled segment of the Denver ring road in Colorado, USA, for approximately $1.2 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Group has finalized the sale of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), marking a strategic move in its business operations in the Middle East. The transaction, which received regulatory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, celebrates the successful implementation of a project aimed at enhancing urban mobility, marked by the acquisition of ten low-floor trams. Financed by a €17.4 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine
Tagged acquisition, Andriy Sadovyi, EIB, Henrik Huitfeldt, Jean-Erik de Zagon, Lviv, Oleksandr Kubrakov, partnership, sustainability, Tram Fleet, UKRAINE, Urban Mobility Upgrade, Volodymyr Kovaliv
(IN BRIEF) AFRY played a pivotal role as the technical advisor to EnfraGen in its acquisition of a 188 MW renewable energy portfolio in Panama and Costa Rica, earning the esteemed “Acquisition Deal of the Year” award. EnfraGen, a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, AFRY, Angel Arancibia, Costa Rica, EnfraGen, Latin America, Panama, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has bolstered its Modeling & Simulation Solutions (M&SS) portfolio by integrating Topaz Intelligence, LLC, acquired as part of the Ball Aerospace acquisition earlier this year. This move enhances BAE Systems’ ability to provide intelligence-as-a-service, driving agile … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has acquired a 13.8% stake in HydrogenPro, a Norwegian company specializing in pressurized alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. This acquisition builds upon the strategic partnership established between the two companies in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Andritz, HydrogenPro, Joachim Schönbeck, Norway, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Repsol has embarked on a strategic alliance by acquiring a 40% shareholding in Genia Bioenergy, marking its entry into the burgeoning biomethane market. This partnership aims to leverage Genia Bioenergy’s expertise in biogas and biomethane value chain integration, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Biomethane Industry, Gabriel Butler, Genia Bioenergy, Green Evolution, Juan Abascal, partnership, Repsol, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €22 million loan to Ukrainian pharmaceutical giant Farmak Group to facilitate its strategic acquisition of a Polish pharmaceutical company and to upgrade its IT systems. Farmak, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Poland, Science, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, EBRD, expansion, Farmak, Frederic Lucenet, investment, partnership, Poland, sustainability, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) DWS, a prominent asset manager, has finalized an agreement with global renewable energy developer X-ELIO to acquire three solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Spain as part of its European infrastructure investment strategy. With a combined capacity of 147 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged acquisition, DWS, European Infrastructure, Nicholas Pentreath, partnership, Peter Brodehser, solar PV plants, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has bolstered its European presence with the acquisition of Axis Corporate, a renowned Spanish management and technology consulting firm specializing in financial services. With a focus on strategy and technology, Axis Corporate brings expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Axis Corporate, Casimiro Gracia, David Cordero, Mercedes Oblanca, Spain
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Lewis Energy Group’s 20% interest in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, bolstering its natural gas production capacity in Texas. This move is set … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology services provider, has announced its agreement to acquire CLIMB, a technology services provider specializing in system integration and IT infrastructure management primarily in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Atsushi Egawa, CLIMB, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Osamu Kanai, partnership, technology
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has announced an agreement to divest its U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses to Arch Insurance North America for $450 million in cash. The deal includes the transfer of approximately $2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz AGCS, Arch, Tracy Ryan, U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment Insurance
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Tensolite, a prominent manufacturer of precast and pre-stressed concrete construction systems with a strong foothold in fast-growing Latin American markets. Tensolite’s $22 million net sales in 2023 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, holcim, Latin American, Oliver Osswald, partnership, sustainability, Tensolite
(IN BRIEF) EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund announces exclusive negotiations to acquire Ocea Group from ICG Infrastructure Equity I. Ocea, a leading provider of smart water and heat submetering devices, operates over four million submeters and serves over 7,000 customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Emmanuel Croc, energy sector, environmental solutions, EQT, Fabian Gröne, France, Guillaume d’Engremont, Ocea Group, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Rajzbaum
(IN BRIEF) Borealis announces the successful acquisition of Integra Plastics AD, a Bulgarian advanced mechanical recycling player, solidifying its position in the circular economy landscape. Integra Plastics’ state-of-the-art recycling plant, with an annual capacity exceeding 20,000 tons, significantly bolsters Borealis’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Triton Fund V, under Triton’s advisement, has finalized the acquisition of Siemens Energy’s Trench business, a leading manufacturer of high-voltage grid components. Trench, renowned for its expertise and global presence with nine factory locations and 2,400 employees worldwide, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SIX, a leading provider of financial data and analytics, has acquired a majority stake in FactEntry, a global fixed income data and solutions provider. The acquisition, finalized on March 27, 2024, enhances SIX’s data offerings, particularly in fixed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, analytics, cross-asset data capabilities, FactEntry, financial data, financial market participants, Fixed Income Data Provider, fixed income reference data, Fixed Income Solutions Provider, Marion Leslie, reference data, SIX
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced its agreement to acquire Nomadix and Global Reach, prominent providers of Wi-Fi access and engagement platform solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors in the US … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, Global Reach, Hospitality, Nico Delvaux, Nomadix, partnership, Stephanie Ordan, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) DPI, BII, and the EBRD have reached a binding agreement to fully exit their investment in KELIX bio, a pan-African biopharmaceutical platform, through its acquisition by Mubadala Investment Company. Founded in 2020, KELIX bio has rapidly grown to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Africa, Alhadi Alwazir, British International Investment (BII), Development Partners International (DPI), EBRD, Essam Farouk, Frederic Lucenet, Hocine Sidi Said, KELIX bio, Mubadala, partnership, pharmaceuticals, Samir Abhyankar, Sofiane Lahmar, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences proudly announces Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals, valuing the biopharmaceutical company at up to EUR 1.025 billion. Based in Hannover, Germany, Cardior specializes in RNA-based therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, focusing initially on heart failure. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cardior Pharmaceuticals, Christoph Broja, Claudia Ulbrich, Denmark, EQT, EQT Life Sciences, Germany, Heart Diseases, Novo Nordisk, partnership, Professor Thomas Thum, RNA Therapies, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG announces its acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology (IDT) business, which specializes in intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems for various applications, including free-range driverless transport systems. This strategic move, involving around 650 employees, aims to enhance Siemens’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading technology group, has bolstered its vehicle portfolio by acquiring the Dutch startup REEQ, marking a strategic move towards innovative light hybrid vehicles. The acquisition, completed by Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V., a subsidiary of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Netherlands, partnership, REEQ, Rheinmetall, sustainability, vehicle
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Extrusions has announced an agreement to sell its fabrication unit in Kaunas, Lithuania, to VE Invest UAB. The Kaunas plant, with approximately 170 employees, serves as a fabrication unit for Hydro’s extrusion plants in Sweden and Denmark. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Bruno D’hondt, Denmark, Hydro Extrusions, Kaunas Plant, Lithuania, partnership, Paulius Velicka, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences announces the acquisition of its portfolio company, Amolyt Pharma, by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Diseases, for a total deal value of $1.05 billion. This acquisition underscores Amolyt’s significant advancements in developing novel treatments for rare endocrine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Alexion, Amolyt Pharma, AstraZeneca Rare Diseases, Eneboparatide, EQT Life Sciences, Felice Verduyn-van Weegen, Healthcare, hypoparathyroidism, partnership, sustainability, Thierry Abribat
(IN BRIEF) Rothesay, the UK’s leading pensions insurance specialist, has agreed to acquire Scottish Widows’ in-force bulk annuity portfolio from Lloyds Banking Group for approximately £6 billion. The transaction covers the pension benefits of around 42,000 individuals. This move aligns … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move, Husqvarna Group has announced its acquisition of ETwater, a prominent player in smart irrigation management for commercial markets in North America, from Rivulis Irrigation. ETwater’s integration into Husqvarna’s Gardena Division, specifically within the Orbit … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In the last quarter (1 Dec 2023 – 1 Mar 2024), Europe’s cybersecurity scene was marked by significant strides, with Thales and Ericsson leading initiatives to enhance digital security. Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud received European Restricted certification, bolstering secure … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Banks, Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G Security, 6G, 6G Networks, 6point6, Accenture, acquisition, AI, ANSSI, Applied Risk, Aristeo, avionics, Christoph Ruffner, Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024, cloud security, CrowdStrike, CVE Numbering Authority, cyber intelligence, cyber security, cyber threats, Cybersecurity, Deutsche Telekom, digital threats, distributed intelligence, DNV, Enea, Ericsson, Ericsson Research Türkiye, eSIM management, European Commission, HORSE, iboss, identity protection, Imperva, IoT deployments, Magenta Security on Net, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, military intelligence, ML, Mobile World Congress, NatWest, Nixu, Nostradamus, Open Banking, Payit™ by NatWest, Post-quantum cryptography, PQC, privacy protection, Quantinuum, quantum key distribution, SCC, SK Telecom, Stuart Perkins, Telefónica Tech, Thales, TrustNest R-Cloud, vodafone, Zero Trust
(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced the acquisition of Probitas Holdings for £242 million, marking a significant step in its strategy to bolster profitable growth. This acquisition grants Aviva entry into the Lloyd’s market, providing access to substantial premium volumes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Amanda Blanc, Ash Bathia, Aviva, Jason Storah, partnership, Probitas Holdings
(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Zahroof Valves Inc., a company specializing in reciprocating compression valve technology based in Houston, Texas. Zahroof Valves’ innovative technology is renowned for reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in the oil and gas … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Atlas Copco Group, carbon capture, energy efficiency, gas, gas compression applications, HOUSTON, hydrogen, oil, oil and gas industry, petrochemical, Petrochemical Industry, reciprocating compression valve technology, reduce emissions, sustainability, Texas, Vagner Rego, Zahroof Valves, Zahroof Valves Inc.
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced the acquisition of The Lumery, a Melbourne-based martech consultancy, to enhance its marketing transformation capabilities in Australia. The move reflects Accenture Song’s commitment to helping businesses adapt to evolving customer needs and expectations through technology-driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Australia, Mark Green, Marketing Transformation, partnership, Peter Burns, Rajan Kumar, The Lumery
(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Druckluft-Technik-Nord GmbH, a compressor distributor based in Bad Oldesloe in the Hamburg area of Germany. With 18 employees, Druckluft-Technik-Nord GmbH specializes in sales and service of compressed air technology. The acquisition aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Pacific Sales & Service, Inc. (Pacific Air Compressors), a distributor of compressors and related equipment based in Portland, Oregon. With 15 employees, Pacific Air Compressors strengthens Atlas Copco’s presence in the Portland area, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CapMan has finalized its acquisition of Dasos Capital Oy, a sustainable timberland investment company, through a share exchange. The Board of Directors of CapMan has authorized a directed issue of new CapMan shares to fulfill the payment obligations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, CapMan, Dasos Capital Oy, Olli Haltia, partnership, Pia Kåll, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CHINA, City Zone Express, Hansjörg Rodi, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics, Malaysia, partnership, S. Pirithivaraj A/L Selvarajoo, Singapore, sustainability, THAILAND, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Generali has finalized the sale of TUA Assicurazioni S.p.A. to Allianz, in line with the company’s strategic objectives outlined in its “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategy in Italy. This move aims to drive profitable growth, streamline operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz, Financial, Generali, investment, partnership, Tua Assicurazioni
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