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BMT Expands Asia-Pacific Reach with Acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release

Centrica Acquires Belgian Battery Storage Project to Expand Green Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has acquired the Terhills battery storage project, an 18 MW facility in Belgium, from venture capital firm LRM as part of its strategy to boost green energy investments. The site, operational since 2018, has been optimised by … Read the full press release

Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics, Advancing Leadership in Cell Therapy Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release

Anglo American Sells Steelmaking Coal Business for Up to $4.9 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal portfolio, including its Australian mines, to Peabody Energy for up to $3.775 billion, with total proceeds from this and a prior Jellinbah sale expected to reach $4.9 billion. The … Read the full press release

Encavis Completes Key Milestone as Voluntary Public Takeover Offer by KKR-Led Consortium Gains Full Regulatory Approval

(IN BRIEF) Encavis AG has successfully fulfilled all conditions for its voluntary public takeover by Elbe BidCo AG, a KKR-led consortium, which now holds 87.73% of Encavis shares after acquiring 87.41% at EUR 17.50 per share. The partnership, formalized through … Read the full press release

Lagardère Publishing Expands U.S. Reach with Hachette Book Group’s Acquisition of Sterling Publishing

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Publishing’s U.S. division, Hachette Book Group (HBG), has acquired Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble, expanding its portfolio with over 13,000 titles and notable imprints like Union Square & Co., Puzzlewright Press, and Union Square Kids. The … Read the full press release

VNG Subsidiary BALANCE Expands Biogas Operations with Grasleben Plant Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, a subsidiary of VNG AG, has acquired a biogas plant in Grasleben, Lower Saxony, expanding its portfolio to 42 plants with a total thermal output of 192 MWFTC, enough to supply renewable energy to … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Mining Technology Portfolio with Acquisition of indurad and xtonomy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has acquired indurad, a leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) technologies, along with its subsidiary xtonomy, to advance safety, productivity, and automation in the mining industry. indurad’s radar-based collision avoidance and automation technologies will complement … Read the full press release

Symrise Aims for Full Ownership of Probi to Strengthen Leadership in Health Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release

Bord Gáis Energy Acquires Swyft Energy to Boost Solar PV Solutions and Drive Renewable Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bord Gáis Energy has acquired Swyft Energy, a leading Irish solar PV provider, to enhance its green energy offerings for residential, business, and agricultural customers. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, strengthens Bord Gáis Energy’s capabilities with Swyft … Read the full press release

CapMan Infra Invests in ProPellet to Drive Growth and Sustainability in Finland’s Bioenergy Sector

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund has acquired a majority stake in ProPellet Oy, Finland’s leading heat-as-a-service (HaaS) operator and bioenergy producer. ProPellet, which operates over 120 heating sites and produces pellet fuel using forestry by-products, has experienced significant … Read the full press release

Gasum Acquires Hærup Biogas to Boost Nordic Renewable Gas Production and Expand into Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, the Nordic energy company, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Denmark-based Hærup Biogas ApS, marking its first biogas plant acquisition in the country. Hærup Biogas currently produces around 40 GWh … Read the full press release

CapMan Infra Invests in Finland’s Leading Bioenergy and Heat-as-a-Service Provider ProPellet

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra, through its Nordic Infrastructure II fund, has acquired a majority stake in ProPellet Oy, Finland’s leading bioenergy producer and heat-as-a-service (HaaS) operator. ProPellet, which operates over 120 heating sites and two pellet production facilities using forestry … Read the full press release

Amundi Acquires German Fintech aixigo to Strengthen Digital Solutions for Wealth Management

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has acquired German fintech company aixigo for €149 million, integrating its modular, API-driven technology platform into Amundi Technology. This acquisition expands Amundi’s digital services for banks and wealth managers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and personalized financial … Read the full press release

MDC Expands Global Leadership with Acquisition of Lighteum to Advance Medical Device Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) MDC has completed the acquisition of Lighteum, a leader in nitinol-based medical component manufacturing, expanding its capabilities in the medical device industry. The acquisition combines MDC’s expertise in platinum group metals and micromachining with Lighteum’s advanced nitinol processing … Read the full press release

Morrisons Completes Acquisition of 36 Stores in the Channel Islands, Plans £7 Million Rebranding Investment

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons has completed the acquisition of 36 convenience stores in Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney from SandpiperCI. The company will rebrand most of the stores to the Morrisons format, investing over £7 million in the conversion and store improvements. … Read the full press release

SIX Group to Acquire Aquis Exchange in Strategic Move to Strengthen European Exchange Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has reached an agreement to acquire Aquis Exchange in a cash offer valued at 727 pence per share. The acquisition, which will enhance SIX’s European exchange capabilities, combines Aquis’s next-generation technology with SIX’s existing trading, data, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Sells Sunila Site to AALTO Development, Paving Way for Sustainable Energy Innovation Hub

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has sold the real estate of its Sunila site in Kotka, Finland, to AALTO Development Oy, a Finnish company known for its focus on quality architecture and urban planning. Stora Enso will remain as a tenant, … Read the full press release

Equinor Boosts Ownership in Halten East Offshore Project to Enhance Gas Exports to Europe

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has acquired an additional 11.8% stake in the Halten East Unit from Sval Energi, increasing its ownership to 69.5%. Halten East, an offshore project in the Norwegian Sea, holds around 100 million barrels of oil equivalent, mostly … Read the full press release

Sika Expands Market Presence in Peru with Acquisition of Tile Setting Leader Chema

(IN BRIEF) Sika has completed the acquisition of Chema, a leading Peruvian manufacturer of tile setting materials, strengthening its presence in the growing mortar segment. Founded over 50 years ago, Chema is known for its high-quality products and efficient distribution … Read the full press release