(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
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has signed an agreement to sell its Chinese turbocharger business, operating under Vitesco Automotive Shanghai Co., Ltd., to Chengdu Xiling Power Science & Technology Incorporated Company. The move is part of Schaeffler’s broader portfolio streamlining initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, automotive industry, business restructuring, Chengdu Xiling Power Science & Technology, CHINA, divestment, Klaus Rosenfeld, mobility strategy, portfolio streamlining, regulatory approval, Schaeffler Advances Strategic Realignment with Sale of Chinese Turbocharger Operations, Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Capital Markets Day, Schaeffler Transfers Declining Turbocharger Unit in China to Chengdu Xiling Power, turbocharger business, Vitesco acquisition, Vitesco Automotive Shanghai, Vitesco Technologies, Xiling
(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has strengthened its digital manufacturing portfolio with the acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a U.S. reseller of Mastercam software and related products from Verisurf and Vericut. The Missouri-based company, which serves manufacturers across the Midwest, will join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, CAM solutions, CNC simulation, digital manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing, machining industry, Mastercam, metrology software, QTE Manufacturing Solutions, Sandvik, Sandvik Strengthens Mastercam Network and Software Sales through QTE Acquisition, software integration, Stefan Widing, U.S. manufacturing, Vericut, Verisurf
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalization, Dutch running market, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, independent sponsor, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Nordics, retail expansion, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day growth, running community, running market, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, sports retail, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, AI, aws, business customers, cloud computing, Cybersecurity, digital innovation, digital transformation, enterprise technology, Europe, Germany, infrastructure, Managed Services, Microsoft Azure, regulatory approval, Skaylink, vodafone, Vodafone Business, Vodafone Strengthens Digital Transformation Strategy Through €175 Million Purchase of Skaylink GmbH, Waterland, €175 million
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