(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based specialty coatings company Stahl Group for 2.1 billion euros in a strategic move to expand its Adhesive Technologies business into the adjacent and fast-growing specialty coatings market. Stahl, which serves customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged acquisition, automotive coatings, Carsten Knobel, fashion and lifestyle, flexible materials, Henkel, Henkel Accelerates Growth Strategy by Agreeing to Acquire Stahl and Broaden Its Coatings and Materials Portfolio, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, High performance coatings, leather finishing coatings, M&A, Mark Dorn, packaging industry, paper packaging coatings, performance coatings, R&D capabilities, specialty coatings, Stahl, Stahl Group, sustainable coatings, water-based solutions, Wendel SE
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment has completed its acquisition of Swecon after receiving approval from the European Commission, taking over Swecon’s operations in Sweden, Germany, and the Baltic countries, including Entrack, in a deal valued at SEK 7 billion. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Aftermarket services, Baltics, construction equipment, enterprise value SEK 7 billion, Entrack, European Commission, European market expansion, Germany, inventory impact, retail operations, revenues SEK 10 billion, SEK 300 million, Swecon, Sweden, Volvo CE, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment Expands Its European Footprint Through Completion of Swecon Acquisition Following EU Approval
Europe’s LoRaWAN and LPWAN market is moving from fragmentation toward consolidation as customers demand scale, interoperability, and carrier-grade reliability Mergers and acquisitions, such as Netmore’s purchase of Actility, are combining network operations with platform control to support cross-border Massive IoT … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Abeeway, acquisition, Actility, Actility ThingPark, American Tower Corporation, Arson Metering, Asset Tracking, ATC, BACnet/Modbus connectivity, BMS, Brazil IoT market, building management systems, buildings, carrier grade networks, CRA, cross border IoT, cybersecurity resilience act, Device Language Message Specification, DLMS over LoRaWAN, enterprise IoT, Etienne Robert, EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act, European IoT ecosystem, European IoT market, Everynet, firmware update over the air, firmware updates, FUOTA, gas metering, geolocation, geolocation services, Industrial IoT, Internet of Things, interoperability, IoT, IoT connectivity, IoT ecosystems, IoT infrastructure maturity, IoT platform, IoT platforms, IoT tracking solutions, KPN, LoRaWAN, LoRaWAN Relay, LoRaWAN® technology, LoRa® Alliance, low power wide area networks, low-power wide-area network, LPWAN, LPWAN ecosystem, LPWAN solutions, LTE-M, market consolidation, Massive IoT, Massive IoT operator, multi-radio trackers, Native DLMS, NB-IoT, Netmore, Netmore Group, network consolidation, network roaming, Olivier Hersent, Orange, Ove Anebygd, platform integration, Polar Structure, private networks, public LoRaWAN networks, roaming hub, sensor networks, SIGFOX, Smart Cities, smart metering, smart-territory solutions, Swisscom, TEX, ThingPark Exchange, ThingPark Market, ThingPark platform, ultra-low power multi-technology geolocation, UnaBiz, utilities, utilities IoT, water metering
Netmore’s acquisition of Actility marks a major consolidation in the global LoRaWAN and LPWAN market The deal creates one of the world’s largest Massive IoT ecosystems, managing more than 14 million connected devices across 100+ countries Actility adds the ThingPark … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Abeeway, acquisition, Actility, Actility ThingPark, American Tower Corporation, Arson Metering, Asset Tracking, ATC, BACnet/Modbus connectivity, BMS, Brazil IoT market, building management systems, buildings, carrier grade networks, CRA, cybersecurity resilience act, Device Language Message Specification, DLMS over LoRaWAN, enterprise IoT, Etienne Robert, EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act, European IoT ecosystem, Everynet, firmware update over the air, FUOTA, gas metering, geolocation, geolocation services, Industrial IoT, Internet of Things, IoT, IoT connectivity, IoT ecosystems, IoT platform, IoT platforms, IoT tracking solutions, KPN, LoRaWAN, LoRaWAN Relay, LoRaWAN® technology, LoRa® Alliance, low power wide area networks, low-power wide-area network, LPWAN, LPWAN ecosystem, LPWAN solutions, LTE-M, Massive IoT, Massive IoT operator, multi-radio trackers, Native DLMS, NB-IoT, Netmore, Netmore Group, network consolidation, network roaming, Olivier Hersent, Orange, Ove Anebygd, Polar Structure, roaming hub, sensor networks, Smart Cities, smart metering, smart-territory solutions, Swisscom, TEX, ThingPark Exchange, ThingPark Market, ThingPark platform, ultra-low power multi-technology geolocation, utilities, water metering
(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group has acquired Paris-based Actility, a pioneer in LPWAN and a co-inventor of LoRaWAN, along with its geolocation subsidiary Abeeway, creating what the companies describe as the world’s largest LoRaWAN ecosystem with more than 14 million contracted … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Abeeway, acquisition, Actility, Actility ThingPark, Asset Tracking, BACnet/Modbus connectivity, BMS, building management systems, buildings, carrier grade networks, CRA, cybersecurity resilience act, Device Language Message Specification, DLMS over LoRaWAN, enterprise IoT, Etienne Robert, EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act, firmware update over the air, FUOTA, geolocation services, Industrial IoT, Internet of Things, IoT, IoT connectivity, IoT platform, IoT platforms, IoT tracking solutions, KPN, LoRaWAN, LoRaWAN Relay, LoRaWAN® technology, LoRa® Alliance, low power wide area networks, low-power wide-area network, LPWAN, LPWAN ecosystem, LPWAN solutions, LTE-M, Massive IoT, Massive IoT operator, multi-radio trackers, Native DLMS, NB-IoT, Netmore, Netmore Group, network roaming, Olivier Hersent, Orange, Ove Anebygd, Polar Structure, roaming hub, sensor networks, Smart Cities, smart metering, smart-territory solutions, Swisscom, TEX, ThingPark Exchange, ThingPark Market, ThingPark platform, ultra-low power multi-technology geolocation, utilities, water metering
(IN BRIEF) SGS has finalized the acquisition of Applied Technical Services following regulatory approval, adding a leading North American provider of testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic services to its portfolio. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS significantly enhances SGS’s technical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Applied Technical Services, AT&S, ATS Joins SGS as Group Advances Expansion Strategy in North America, business expansion, calibration services, forensic engineering, Géraldine Picaud, industrial services, North America, regulatory approval, SGS, technical expertise, testing inspection and certification
(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Finland-based Bat.Power Oy through its subsidiary Gandalf Distribution AB, marking a strategic step in expanding its local presence in Finland and strengthening its Nordic distribution platform. Bat.Power … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Bat.Power Oy, consumer electronics, cross-selling, ELKO Group, ELKO Group Completes Strategic Acquisition to Establish Local Operations in Finland, ERP integration, Finland market expansion, Gandalf Distribution AB, gradual integration, IT distribution, logistics centre Tampere, majority stake, mobile accessories, Nordic distribution, Nordic growth strategy, Small domestic appliances, Svens Dinsdorfs, Tommi Järvinen, TV products
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has acquired Charles Hudson Technology Solutions, a Cambridge-based technology services firm with a strong focus on quality engineering for digital commerce and retail enterprises. The acquisition strengthens Nagarro’s presence in the U.S. retail and consumer packaged goods … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AI governance, AI innovation, Cambridge Massachusetts, Charles Hudson Technology Solutions, CHTS, consumer packaged goods, CPG sector, digital commerce platforms, Digital Engineering Services, Nagarro, Nagarro Enhances Enterprise Digital Engineering Capabilities with CHTS Acquisition, quality engineering, retail technology, technology consulting, testing and quality assurance, U.S. enterprise clients
(IN BRIEF) Snam has agreed to acquire Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ 48.2% stake in OLT Offshore LNG Toscana for approximately EUR 126 million, including shareholder loan components, increasing Snam’s ownership to 97.3% once the deal is completed in the first half … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Adjusted EBITDA, Adriatic LNG, Agostino Scornajenchi, BW Singapore FSRU, FSRU Toscana, gas diversification, Golden Power, Gregor Kurth, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Italian antitrust, Italis FSRU, Italy energy security, Livorno, LNG imports, LNG regasification, natural gas infrastructure, OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, Panigaglia, regasification terminals, Snam, Snam Expands Ownership in OLT to 97.3 Percent in Deal Supporting Italy’s Energy Security, Tariff RAB
(IN BRIEF) Ageas will acquire the remaining 25% shareholding of AG Insurance from BNP Paribas Fortis for EUR 1.9 billion, becoming full owner of Belgium’s largest insurer. The move supports Ageas’s Elevate27 strategy, raises financial targets, and is expected to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, AG Insurance, Ageas, Ageas moves to full ownership of AG Insurance in EUR 1.9 billion deal while renewing strategic partnership with BNP Paribas, asset management collaboration, bancassurance partnership, Belgium insurance market, BNP Paribas Cardif, BNP Paribas Fortis, BNP Paribas SA, Elevate27 strategy, equity placement, esure acquisition, EUR 1.9 billion transaction, free cash flow targets, full ownership, Hans De Cuyper, insurance industry Europe, insurance market Belgium, Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, regulatory approval 2026, ROIC 15-16%, shareholder remuneration
(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired the Australian Superintendence Company (ASC), a well-established agricultural quality assurance firm founded in 1969. The acquisition brings 40 specialized professionals into SGS and aligns with the company’s “Strategy 27 – Accelerating growth, building trust,” reinforcing … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, agricultural quality assurance, ASC, Australian Superintendence Company, export agriculture, FOSFA, Gafta, grains, inspection services, ISO, laboratory services, legumes, oilseed, pulses, SGS, SGS expands laboratory and inspection expertise by welcoming Australian Superintendence Company into the Group, Strategy 27 Accelerating growth building trust, testing and certification
(IN BRIEF) Vodacom has agreed to acquire an additional 20% stake in Safaricom for a total consideration of €1.81 billion, purchasing 15% from the Kenyan government and 5% from Vodafone. Once finalized, Vodacom’s ownership will increase to 55%, giving the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 20 percent stake, acquisition, Africa telecommunications, fintech, Government of Kenya, Kenya telecoms, M-Pesa, Margherita Della Valle, mobile payments, Nairobi Securities Exchange, regulatory approval, Safaricom, Safaricom Ethiopia, Vodacom, vodafone, Vodafone’s African Arm Expands Influence as Vodacom Moves to Acquire Majority Ownership in Safaricom, €1.81 billion deal
(IN BRIEF) ABB has completed its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business from Siemens Gamesa, expanding its renewable energy portfolio at a time of accelerating global demand for solar, wind, and storage technologies. The deal brings approximately 400 employees, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 46 GW installed base, ABB, ABB expands renewable power conversion portfolio with integration of Gamesa Electric’s wind, ABB Motion, acquisition, automation, battery energy storage systems, BESS, clean energy transition, Daniel Gerber, DFIG, electrification, Gamesa Electric, IEA forecast, International Energy Agency, Madrid, power electronics, renewable energy, renewable power growth, Siemens Gamesa, solar and storage technologies, solar inverters, sustainable energy, Valencia, wind converters
(IN BRIEF) Hiab has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, a deal that significantly reinforces its presence in the Brazilian loader crane market. ING Cranes, founded in 2010 and generating about EUR 50 million in 2024 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2026 expected closing, acquisition, Acquisition of ING Cranes positions Hiab to lead Brazil’s loader crane segment, agriculture construction transport rental sectors, Brazil loader crane market, Crane manufacturer, heavy-duty cranes, Hiab, ING Cranes, Marcel Boxem, Scott Phillips, South America expansion, undisclosed transaction value
(IN BRIEF) Emmi Group is set to acquire The English Cheesecake Company Ltd., a leading UK premium cheesecake producer widely recognised across major British retailers. The move aims to strengthen Emmi’s desserts portfolio by tapping into the rapidly expanding global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, artisanal cheesecakes, cheesecake market, Didier Boudy, Emmi Expands Global Presence in Premium Cheesecakes Through Purchase of Leading UK Brand, Emmi Group, frozen desserts, global indulgence trend, Mademoiselle Desserts Group, premium desserts, retail expansion, snack formats, The English Cheesecake Company Ltd, UK retail, vegan desserts
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has submitted a takeover bid for the remaining 16.2% of Neoenergia, offering the same 32.5 Brazilian reais per share paid to PREVI in October 2025, adjusted by the SELIC interest rate. The acquisition—valued at around €1.03 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged 40 million customers, acquisition, Bahía, Brazilian energy market, delisting, electricity distribution, energy infrastructure, Federal District, Full acquisition of Neoenergia to streamline operations and reinforce Iberdrola’s global electricity grid strategy, Iberdrola, Latin America energy sector, Mato Grosso do Sul, NEOENERGIA, Pernambuco, PREVI, regulated grids, renewable generation, São Paulo, SELIC, takeover bid, transmission and distribution networks, €1.03 billion transaction
(IN BRIEF) ING Bank Śląski is set to become the sole owner of Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring the remaining 55% stake from Goldman Sachs for PLN 396 million in a move that strengthens its influence in Poland’s expanding investment and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland
Tagged acquisition, asset management Poland, capital ratios, digital investment solutions, financial strategy, Goldman Sachs TFI, ING, ING Bank Śląski, ING Expands Investment Footprint in Poland with Full Takeover of Goldman Sachs TFI, investment market Poland, Michał Bolesławski, mutual funds, Pinar Abay, PLN 48 billion AUM, private banking, Retail Banking, retirement planning Poland
(IN BRIEF) FläktGroup has been acquired by Samsung Electronics, marking a new chapter in global HVAC innovation. The acquisition will see FläktGroup operate as an independent subsidiary, maintaining its name and management while benefiting from Samsung’s global scale and R&D … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AI Integration, ASIA, b.IoT, building management, data centres, DX Division, energy efficiency, Europe, FläktGroup, FläktGroup Joins Samsung to Pioneer Global HVAC and Smart Building Solutions, Global Expansion, hvac, Lennox, North America, precision cooling, R&D, Samsung Completes Acquisition of FläktGroup to Strengthen Global Leadership in HVAC and Data Centre Markets, Samsung Electronics, SE-Elektronic, SEMCO, smart buildings, SmartThings Pro, Stargate project, sustainable technology, TM Roh, Trevor Young, Woods Air Movement
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has acquired Allen-Sherman-Hoff from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., expanding its global capabilities in boiler solutions and lifecycle services. Based in Pennsylvania, Allen-Sherman-Hoff specializes in ash handling systems and serves industries including power generation, biomass, and pulp … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aftermarket, Allen-Sherman-Hoff, Andritz, ANDRITZ Expands Industrial Solutions with Purchase of U.S. Ash Handling Specialist Allen-Sherman-Hoff, ash handling systems, Babcock & Wilcox, Biomass, boiler solutions, energy efficiency, Henrik Wikstedt, industrial services, lifecycle solutions, North America, Pennsylvania, power generation, pulp and paper, Recovery & Power Service division, sustainability
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
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