(IN BRIEF) Shell Petroleum Company Limited, through its subsidiary Impello Limited, has successfully finalized the sale of its home energy businesses, Shell Energy Retail Limited (SERL) in the UK and Shell Energy Retail GmbH (SERG) in Germany, to Octopus Energy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) bp is acquiring the remaining 50.03% stake in Lightsource bp, a leading utility-scale solar and battery storage developer and operator. This strategic move aims to enhance Lightsource bp’s growth and leverage bp’s complementary capabilities in finance and trading. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has reached an agreement to divest its Nigerian business, including its 53.85% ownership in oil and gas lease OML 128, which encompasses a 20.21% stake in the Agbami oil field operated by Chevron, to Nigerian-owned Chappal Energies. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology and consulting company, is set to acquire Rabbit’s Tale, a renowned Bangkok-based creative and digital experience agency. This strategic move aims to bolster the creative, brand, and data capabilities of Accenture Song, the world’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, partnership, Patama Chantaruck, Rabbit's Tale, Sunard Thanasanaksorn, sustainability, THAILAND, Thomas Mouritzen
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has announced its acquisition of Farrow, a renowned Canadian customs broker, as part of its growth strategy outlined in Roadmap 2026. Farrow, based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, boasts a 112-year heritage and employs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has finalized an investment agreement with M Plus Croatia, a subsidiary of Mplus Group, a Croatian business specializing in business-process outsourcing (BPO) services provided to companies in 57 countries. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, BPO services, CROATIA, Darko Horvat, EBRD, international expansion, investment, M Plus Croatia, Mark Davis, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Groupe Casino has announced the acquisition of CBD Luxembourg Holding from GPA, indirectly holding a 34.0% share of Cnova’s capital. This transaction will raise Casino’s ownership of Cnova, both directly and through wholly-owned subsidiaries, to 98.8%. The purchase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged acquisition, CBD Luxembourg Holding, Cnova, GPA, Groupe Casino, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology services and consulting firm, has successfully completed its acquisition of Solnet, an IT services provider renowned for its technology consulting services to both the New Zealand government and private sector. This strategic move enhances … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Cloud, New Zealand, partnership, Solnet, sustainability, Tech Expertise
(IN BRIEF) Barco, a prominent player in the global cinema industry, has finalized an agreement to fully acquire Cinionic’s premium cinema solutions business in collaboration with China Film Equipment Co., Ltd. (CFEC). This strategic move underscores Barco’s commitment to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Barco, CHINA, China Film Equipment Co., cinema industry, Cinema Solutions Business, Cinionic, Gerwin Damberg, Ltd. (“CFEC”), partnership, sustainability, Wim Buyens
(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, is set to take control of KUFPEC Norway, a hydrocarbon producer, significantly boosting the ORLEN Group’s natural gas output in Norway by over one-third, reaching 4 billion cubic meters … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Poland
Tagged acquisition, Daniel Obajtek, KUFPEC Norway, natural gas, Norway, ORLEN Group, partnership, PGNiG, Poland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swedish engineering and consulting company AFRY has made a strategic move to acquire Hungarian nuclear safety consulting firms SOM System Kft. and TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft., collectively known as SOM. The acquisition enhances AFRY’s capabilities in the nuclear sector, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, AFRY, Hungary SOM System Kft., József Dénes, Miklós Ördögh, nuclear safety, partnership, sustainability, TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft.
(IN BRIEF) Safran’s planned acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business faces a regulatory challenge as the Italian government exercises its Golden Power to oppose the sale of Microtecnica S.r.l, the company holding the relevant assets in Italy, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Public sector pension fund ABP has raised its stake in Vesteda to a maximum of 33%, facilitating Vesteda’s acquisition of the new-build Zuiderhof project in Rotterdam. The homes in this development will be prioritized for rental to candidates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Real Estate
Tagged ABP, acquisition, Chantal Zeegers, Gertjan van der Baan, Harmen van Wijnen, healthcare workers, partnership, police officers, Rental Housing Project, Rotterdam, sustainability, teachers, VESTEDA
(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology consulting and services company, has announced its acquisition of Solnet, a New Zealand-based IT services provider specializing in technology consulting for government and private organizations. While the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Solnet’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Andy Tay, IT Services, Mark Botherway, New Zealand, partnership, Peter Burns, Solnet, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Minsait Payments has acquired 100% of Pecunpay, a Spanish Electronic Money Institution specializing in serving fintechs and neo-banks. This strategic move aims to enhance Minsait Payments’ position as a payment technology services provider by integrating Pecunpay’s assets and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Indra, Javier Rey, Minsait Payments, partnership, Payment Technology Services, Pecunpay, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has reported significant investments of €10.3 billion in its “Growing Green” program during the first nine months of fiscal 2023, marking a substantial increase from the previous year’s €3.1 billion investment. The acquisition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Financial, Green Initiatives, investment, Michael Müller, partnership, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Glencore is set to purchase a 77% effective interest in Teck Resources Limited’s steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources (EVR), for $6.93 billion in cash. The deal includes NSC’s and POSCO’s interests in EVR. Upon completion, EVR will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, CANADA, Canadian steelmaking coal, cobalt, copper, Elk Valley Resources, Elkview Operations, EVR, Fording River, Gary Nagle, Glencore, Glencore plc, Greenhills, Greenhills joint venture, Line Creek, Mines, Neptune Terminals, nickel, Nippon Steel Corporation, North Vancouver, NSC, oal mines, POSCO, Southeast British Columbia, steelmaking coal, steelmaking coal business, Teck, Teck Resources Limited, zinc
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has confirmed the purchase of an 8.9781% minority stake in Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. in Greece from HFSF at a price of 1.39 Euros per share. This acquisition represents a premium of 9.4% over the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Romania
Tagged acquisition, Alpha Services and Holdings S.A., Greece, HFSF, partnership, Romania, sustainability, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is expanding its presence in the Texas power market by signing an agreement to acquire three gas-fired power plants from TexGen for $635 million. These plants, with a combined capacity of 1.5 GW, are strategically located close … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards sustainable stainless steel production, Outokumpu has partnered with Envigas AB, a leading biocarbon producer, by acquiring a 20% ownership share. Outokumpu’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 42% by 2030 aligns with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc. have initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the United States, and Volvo Group has emerged as the winning bidder in an auction to acquire the assets of the Proterra … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Battery-Electric Business, California, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Auction, Financial, investment, partnership, Proterra Inc., Proterra Operating Company, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has successfully concluded its acquisition of LeanIX, a prominent player in enterprise architecture management (EAM). LeanIX specializes in facilitating the modernization of IT landscapes and continuous business transformation through its software-as-a-service solutions. These tools empower organizations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Germany, LeanIX, partnership, SAP, sustainability, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, through its subsidiary Telefónica Local Services GmbH, is making a voluntary public acquisition offer to acquire up to 28.19% of Telefónica Deutschland shares not currently held by Telefónica. The offer price of EUR 2.35 per share represents … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acquisition, Germany, partnership, shares, sustainability, Telefonica, Telefónica Deutschland
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has continued to bolster its Management Consulting practice by acquiring acondas, a renowned Germany-based management consultancy specializing in strategy implementation, sustainability transformation, value enhancement, and transaction advice. This acquisition adds 40 highly skilled consultants to Ramboll’s team. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of Statera Energy Limited from InfraRed Capital Partners, a move that aligns with the evolving landscape of the UK’s energy sector. As the country shifts towards decarbonization and increased electrification, the role … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Energy Generation and Storage, EQT, EQT Infrastructure, Francesco Starace, InfraRed Capital Partners, partnership, Statera Energy, Stephane Kofman, sustainability, Tom Vernon, UK
(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the plastics industry, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rialti S.p.A., a prominent European polypropylene (PP) compounder specializing in sustainable PP compounds made from mechanically recycled feedstock. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Borealis, Italy, Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Massimo Dal Toso, partnership, polypropylene, Recyclate-Based, Rialti, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group has announced a significant strategic alliance with Kotak Mahindra Bank in India, with plans to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company for $488 million. This investment marks one of the largest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has successfully finalized its acquisition of EcoAct SAS, an international leader in climate consulting and net-zero solutions based in Paris, France. This strategic move brings together two top-tier … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology and consulting firm, has acquired Innotec Security, a prominent cybersecurity-as-a-service company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. This acquisition enhances Accenture’s cybersecurity capabilities and presence in Spain. Innotec Security, previously owned by Entelgy Group, brings 500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Agustín Muñoz-Grandes, Cybersecurity, Entelgy Group, Félix Muñoz, Innotec Security, Paolo Dal Cin, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired Vertech AB, a conveyor and maintenance company located in Kiruna, Northern Sweden. Vertech AB specializes in servicing the conveyor industry in mining areas of Sweden and Norway. This acquisition is part of Continental’s strategy to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Continental, Norway, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Vertech AB
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has successfully finalized its acquisition of ConcentricLife, a prominent healthcare marketing agency known for its expertise in assisting Life Sciences brands in creating optimal brand experiences throughout various stages of the health journey. This strategic acquisition underscores … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Science
Tagged Accenture, Accenture Song, acquisition, ConcentricLife, Healthcare, Healthcare Marketing, partnership, sustainability, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the sale of Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Management LP, a US-based private equity firm. Dollar Shave Club, known for its razors and male grooming products, will continue to serve consumers in North America … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire Quadra Energy, a major player in the German renewable energy sector. Quadra Energy, with its 9 GW “virtual power plant,” is one of the top aggregators of renewable electricity in Germany. In … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Macquarie Asset Management has inked an agreement with Hydro, a prominent Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company, to purchase a 49.9 percent ownership interest in Hydro’s renewable energy subsidiary, Hydro Rein, for $332 million. This deal values Hydro … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired ON Service GROUP, a prominent provider of business process services specialized in insurance operations in Germany. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in insurance operations, allowing it to offer a wider range of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, acquisition, Christina Raab, Germany, Insurance Operations, ON Service GROUP, partnership, Stefan Giesecke, Tanja Mertin
(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired KINEXON’s specialist division for on-board operating systems used in autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This acquisition strengthens Continental’s position in the field of mobile robotics and expands its expertise in software and hardware for AMRs. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EQT is set to acquire VetPartners, the largest provider of veterinary services in Australia and New Zealand, from National Veterinary Associates, Inc. Through this deal, EQT plans to support VetPartners’ clinical teams in delivering top-quality care to animals. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has successfully finalized its acquisition of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, following approvals from the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority. MNG Kargo, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey
Tagged acquisition, DHL Group, E-Commerce, logistics, MNG Kargo, Pablo Ciano, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has successfully acquired Zurich-based startup 3db Access AG, a leading provider of secured low-power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. 3db is already recognized as a preferred IP provider for major automotive brands. This acquisition represents a significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3db Access AG, acquisition, automotive, Boris Danev, Infineon, IoT, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Rosteck, UWB
(IN BRIEF) AFRY Capital is serving as joint financial advisor to Orora Limited, a prominent Australian manufacturer and distributor of sustainable packaging, in its planned acquisition of Saverglass, a leading global producer and distributor of premium glass bottles headquartered in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, AFRY, France, Orora, packaging, partnership, Sandra Bowhay, Saverglass, sustainability
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