(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences for USD 12 billion in cash, in a move that strengthens its neuroscience franchise and accelerates its xRNA therapeutic strategy. The acquisition brings Avidity’s late-stage programs in myotonic dystrophy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates, AOCs, Avidity Biosciences, Basel, biopharma, biopharmaceutical innovation, biotechnology, clinical research, DM1, DMD, drug development, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, EXPLORE44 trial, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, FORTITUDE trial, FSHD, genetic medicine, HARBOR trial, muscle-directed therapy, myotonic dystrophy type 1, neuromuscular diseases, Novartis, Novartis Strengthens Neuroscience Franchise with Acquisition of Avidity Biosciences and Its Muscle-Directed RNA Platform, RNA delivery, RNA therapeutics, San Diego, SpinCo, Vas Narasimhan, xRNA strategy
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (MPI), a U.S. manufacturer of custom hollow metal doors and frames based in Corbin, Kentucky. The acquisition supports ASSA ABLOY’s strategy to strengthen its position in mature markets through complementary products … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Investment, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Americas Division, ASSA ABLOY, ASSA ABLOY Enhances U.S. Operations and Product Range with Purchase of Metal Products Inc., building materials, Business Growth, Corbin Kentucky, door systems, hollow metal doors, industrial manufacturing, Lucas Boselli, Manufacturing, mature markets, metal frames, Metal Products Inc, MPI, Nico Delvaux, product expansion, security solutions, United States
(IN BRIEF) Kering and L’Oréal have entered into a €4 billion strategic alliance that will reshape the luxury beauty and wellness sectors. The agreement includes L’Oréal’s acquisition of the House of Creed, long-term exclusive beauty and fragrance licenses for Gucci, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, cosmetics, Creed, fragrance, Global Expansion, Gucci, haute parfumerie, INNOVATION, joint venture, Kering, Kering and L’Oréal Forge €4 Billion Strategic Alliance to Shape the Future of Luxury Beauty and Wellness, Kering and L’Oréal Sign €4 Billion Deal to Expand Global Leadership in Luxury Beauty and Wellness, Kering Beauté, longevity, Luca de Meo, luxury beauty, L’Oréal, L’Oréal Luxe, Nicolas Hieronimus, premium brands, strategic partnership, sustainability, wellness, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, blue.sprint, Building Companion, building solutions, construction materials, digital construction, Duisburg, EBITDA, EPS, Europe, Germany, Hebel, holcim, Holcim Expands European Footprint with EUR 1.85 Billion Acquisition of Xella, Miljan Gutovic, Multipor, NextGen Growth 2030, ROIC, Silka, sustainability, sustainable construction, synergy, walling systems, Xella, Xella Acquisition Marks Major Step in Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 Strategy, Ytong
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Kentix GmbH, a German designer and manufacturer specializing in monitoring and access control systems for data centers. Founded in 2008 and based in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Kentix employs around 40 people and generated approximately EUR … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Investment, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 2024 financials, Access Control, acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, ASSA ABLOY Acquires Kentix GmbH to Bolster Access Control and Monitoring Capabilities for Data Centers, ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Data Center Security Portfolio with Acquisition of German Firm Kentix GmbH, complementary solutions, data centers, Digital & Access Solutions, EMEIA Division, EPS accretive, EUR 8 million sales, European market, expansion, Germany, growth strategy, Idar-Oberstein, Kentix GmbH, monitoring systems, MSEK 90, Neil Vann, Nico Delvaux, security technology
(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Architecture, assar architects, Belgium, Defence, Education, engineering consultancy, Erwin Malcorps, European institutions, Green Deal, green transition, Healthcare Projects, Horizon Europe, infrastructure renewal, Luxembourg, multinational projects, NATO Headquarters, NextGenerationEU, Sustainable Design, Sweco, Sweco Strengthens Regional Presence Through Acquisition of Leading Firm assar architects, urban development, VK architects+engineers
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, Accenture Acquires Decho to Advance Palantir-Based AI Solutions Across Public and Private Sectors, Accenture Acquires Decho to Strengthen Palantir and AI Capabilities Across UK and Global Markets, Accenture Expands Data and AI Capabilities with Acquisition of UK-Based Palantir Specialist Decho, acquisition, acquisitions, Advanced Engineering, AI consultancy, AI Integration, AIP, analytics, Anna Davies, artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Platform, Bryan Rich, data transformation, Decho, Defense, digital, digital transformation, enterprise data, generative AI, Healthcare, innovation strategy, Palantir, Palantir alliance, Palantir Foundry, public sector, software, technology, UK technology
(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure construction market and expanding its maintenance network with the addition of a new depot near Leeds. The deal includes RTS’s rail maintenance, depot operations, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Amanda Furlong, Arriva Enters UK Rail Infrastructure Market with Strategic RTS Acquisition, Arriva Group, Arriva Group Enhances UK Rail Capabilities and Growth Prospects with RTS Purchase, Arriva Group Expands UK Rail Operations with Acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, Arriva Group Strengthens UK Rail Business with Acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, Arriva Rail Services, Arriva UK Trains, Chris Reid, construction services, depot capacity, depot operations, digital innovation, diversification, European strategy, fleet investment, infrastructure, Leeds, Network Rail, Paul Hutchings, public transport, rail infrastructure construction, railway engineering, RTS Infrastructure, sustainable growth, train maintenance, UK rail industry, UK transport market
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has sold Pharmia Holding Oy, the leading Nordic contract manufacturer of dietary supplements and medical devices, to Labomar, an Italy-based European group owned by Charterhouse Capital Partners. Since CapMan’s investment in 2021, Pharmia has grown into … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anders Björkell, CANADA, CapMan Buyout, CapMan exits Pharmia as Finnish dietary supplements leader joins Labomar to expand Nordic presence, Charterhouse Capital Partners, contract manufacturing, dietary supplements, Finland, functional cosmetics, health and wellness industry, Italy, Labomar, M&A, medical devices, Nordic market, Petteri Laaksomo, Pharmia Holding Oy, Pharmia sold by CapMan to Labomar as part of strategic expansion in Nordic dietary supplements and medical devices, probiotics, R&D, Spain, Walter Bertin
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has finalized the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications’ prepaid business, along with certain spectrum licences and telecom towers. The deal, completed on 1 October 2025, brings Telekom’s prepaid customers into the DIGI Romania network, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acquisition, Belgium, Bucharest Stock Exchange, business and asset transfer agreement, connectivity, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., DIGI Group, DIGI Group’s shareholding in Digi Spain, digi romania, Digi Spain, Digi Spain S.L.U., Hellenic Telecommunications Organization, initial public offering, Italy, mobile voice and data services, network coverage, October 2025, OTE, OTE and Telekom Romania Mobile, PORTUGAL, prepaid mobile services, prepaid mobile telecommunications services, provider of telecommunication services, Romania, Serghei Bulgac, Spain, spectrum licences, strategic development plan, telecom towers, telecommunication solutions, telecommunications, telecommunications towers, Telekom Romania Mobile Communications, TKRM, transaction, VF, Vodafone Romania
(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies SE has completed its acquisition of Brazilian SAP specialist Megawork earlier than planned, closing the deal in September instead of the fourth quarter of 2025. The move strengthens GFT’s SAP Cloud ERP business, adding more than … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Brazil, digital transformation, GenAI, GFT accelerates SAP strategy with integration of Brazilian partner Megawork and GenAI capabilities, GFT Technologies accelerates SAP expansion with early completion of Megawork acquisition in Brazil, GFT Technologies completes Megawork acquisition ahead of schedule to boost SAP Cloud ERP growth, GFT Technologies SE, Healthcare, integration, IT Services, Marco Santos, Megawork, MIGRATION, profitability growth, public sector, SAP Cloud ERP, SAP services, utilities, Wynxx
(IN BRIEF) Novartis, through its wholly owned subsidiary Torino Merger Sub Inc., has launched a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Tourmaline Bio, Inc. at USD 48 per share in cash. The offer commenced September 29, 2025, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, biopharma acquisition, Computershare Trust Company, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Innisfree M&A, M&A, Merger Agreement, Novartis, Novartis Commences Tender Offer to Acquire Tourmaline Bio for USD 48 Per Share, Novartis Moves Forward with Acquisition of Tourmaline Bio Through Tender Offer, Novartis Pursues Strategic Acquisition of Tourmaline Bio with USD 48 Per Share Tender, Schedule 14D-9, Schedule TO, SEC filing, shareholder offer, tender offer, Torino Merger Sub, Tourmaline Bio, USD 48 per share
(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse Group has acquired a 97.1% controlling interest in Chilean company Cementos Bío Bío S.A. through a public tender finalized on 11 September 2025. The acquisition strengthens Carmeuse’s operations in South America, adding to its businesses in Brazil … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Argentina, Brazil, Carmeuse, Carmeuse strengthens regional footprint by acquiring controlling interest in Chilean industrial leader Cementos Bío Bío, CBB, Cement, Cementos Bío Bío, Chile, Colombia, concrete, construction industry, copper mining, diversification, LIME, lithium mining, mineral-based products, partnership, PERU, public tender offer, regional growth, Santiago Stock Exchange, South America, Strategic acquisition of Cementos Bío Bío enhances Carmeuse’s presence in construction and mining sectors across South America
(IN BRIEF) SEB Kort has begun rebranding Eurocard’s corporate services to operate under the Airplus name starting in September 2025. Eurocard will continue as a consumer card, while Airplus becomes SEB Kort’s dedicated brand for corporate payments. The transition follows … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AirPlus, Airplus International, Andreas Bremo, consumer card, corporate card services, corporate payments, Eurocard, European payment solutions, Mads Krumhardt Enggren, partnership, Rebranding, SEB, SEB Kort, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini confirmed that WNS shareholders approved its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition during meetings held on August 29, 2025. The deal, first announced in July, values WNS shares at 76.50 USD each and will enable Capgemini to build a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, agentic AI, Capgemini, digital transformation, Euronext Paris CAP, Intelligent Operations, NYSE WNS, partnership, regulatory approval, SEC Form 8-K, shareholders, WNS
(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has finalized the acquisition of Banque Thaler, securing 100% ownership and strengthening its footprint in the Swiss market. The transaction, announced in April 2025 and approved by regulators, aligns with Indosuez’s long-term growth strategy and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, asset management, Banque Thaler, CET1 ratio, corporate finance, CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP, financial services expansion, financing, fund servicing, Indosuez Wealth Management, Jacques Prost, Marc-André Poirier, partnership, Swiss wealth management, Switzerland, wealth advisory
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has acquired Lineage Spain Transportation S.L. “Fuentes” from Lineage Group, making it a new platform investment in the company’s Goods & Services segment. Based in Murcia, Spain, Fuentes specializes in temperature-controlled food transport, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, European logistics, food transport, fruits and vegetables, Fuentes, Goods & Services segment, last-mile delivery, Lineage Group, Lineage Spain Transportation, Murcia, Mutares, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Netherlands, partnership, supply chain, sustainability, temperature-controlled logistics, Vlissingen
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has completed its acquisition of Pontacol, a Swiss producer of multilayer adhesive films, effective August 28, 2025. The deal expands Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment by adding advanced flat and blown adhesive films, strengthening its presence in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, adhesive films, ballistic protection, Buxtehude, circular economy, composites, Covestro, electronics, Germany, medical technology, mobility, multilayer films, partnership, polymer materials, Pontacol, Schmitten, Solutions & Specialties, sustainability, Switzerland, textiles
(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has acquired 80% of Moldasig following a successful public auction, making it the market leader in Moldova with around 30% share. The Share Purchase Agreement with the Moldovan state finalises VIG’s acquisition plan announced … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Marketing, Moldova, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, competition authority, Donaris, European integration, financial services, insurance market, Market leader, Moldasig, non-life insurance, partnership, Peter Höfinger, Republic of Moldova, Vienna Insurance Group, VIG
(IN BRIEF) Wood has provided a further update on its potential takeover discussions with Sidara. While Sidara had originally indicated a possible cash offer of 35 pence per share in April 2025, it has now stated, following completion of its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, audited accounts, cash offer, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners Holdings, due diligence, John Habgood, partnership, reduced possible offer, refinancing, Rule 2.7, Rule 2.8, shareholders, Sidara, Takeover, Takeover Panel, Wood
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