ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH (Libra), a Berlin-based provider of AI technology for legal professionals, for up to €90 million, of which €30 million is an upfront payment with the balance being deferred consideration contingent upon reaching certain performance targets. Libra has…
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ABN AMRO to acquire NIBC Bank for EUR 960 million
AMSTERDAM – Today, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. announces that it has reached agreement with Blackstone to acquire NIBC Bank. With the acquisition, ABN AMRO will add further scale to its retail banking activities, reinforcing its strong position in the Dutch market. Established in 1945, NIBC is a well-managed largely Dutch focused entrepreneurial bank specialised in…
AGL Energy sells 19.9% stake in Tilt Renewables to QIC-led group for A$750 million
SYDNEY: AGL Energy Ltd (AGL.AX) said on Monday it will divest 19.9% of its 20% equity stake in Tilt Renewables to a consortium led by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and the Future Fund for A$750 million ($480 million), in a move to recycle capital and support future growth. The transaction, expected to close by the…
Medibank to acquire Australia’s primary care provider Better Medical for $159 milliond
SYDNEY: Australian health insurer Medibank Private Ltd said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire primary care provider Better Medical for approximately $159 million, expanding its foothold in the country’s general practitioner sector. The acquisition of Better Medical, which operates a network of 61 GP and medical clinics across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania,…
Ion Beam Applications S.A. has acquired PhantomX GmbH
LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology and a world-leading provider of quality assurance (QA) solutions, today announced the acquisition of PhantomX GmbH, expanding IBA’s portfolio in healthcare diagnostics and therapeutic systems enabling artificial intelligence (AI) quality assurance. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Paul Jahnke and Dr….
Elis has acquired Larosé GmbH and Mitteldeutsche Wäscherei GmbH
SAINT-CLOUD: Elis, the global leader in circular services at work, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Larosé GmbH and Mitteldeutsche Wäscherei GmbH. Larosé serves the eastern part of Germany through its two laundries located in Schönebeck and Berlin. The company caters mainly to healthcare clients and offers a wide range of rental and laundry…
Banijay Group to acquire majority stake in Tipico to create gaming giant
PARIS: Entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group announced Monday it has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Tipico Group and combine it with its existing Betclic business, a move that will create a European leader in sports betting and online gaming. The deal, which values Betclic at €4.8 billion and Tipico at €4.6 billion,…
Shift4 to acquire Bambora North America
CENTER VALLEY: Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bambora Inc, Bambora Holding Corp, Bambora Corp, and Worldline SMB US, Inc (collectively “Bambora North America”), Worldline’s (Euronext: WLN) North American subsidiaries. The contemplated transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026,…
Young Germans are investing in stocks and ETFs instead of real estate
BERLIN: A profound generational shift is underway in Germany, a nation long known for its conservative financial habits and a deep-seated love for Betongold (concrete gold), or real estate. The newest generation of investors, Gen Z and Millennials, are boldly turning away from traditional assets and embracing the stock market as their primary vehicle for long-term wealth…
Bouygues, Free-iliad and Orange jointly offer to acquire telecom business of Altice in France for €17 billion
Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange joint statement following the rejection of their acquisition bid by Altice France PARIS Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange have submitted a non-binding offer to acquire a large part of the telecommunications activities of the Altice group in France. While ensuring continuity of service for SFR customers and in…
Nexans appoints Julien Hueber as the new Chief Executive Officer
PARIS: Nexans announces that its Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Julien Hueber as the new Chief Executive Officer and to part ways with Christopher Guérin. These decisions will take effect immediately; Christopher will be available to Julien until October 31st 2025. The Board of Directors wishes to create a new momentum to further optimize performance while executing…
Sidetrade signs deal to acquire EzyCollect, an order-to-cash management firm
PARIS: Sidetrade, a global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, announces today that it has signed binding agreements to acquire 100% of the share capital of EzyCollect, a recognized player in Australia and New Zealand specializing in Order-to-Cash management for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Already number one in Europe and among the top 3 leaders…