PARIS: Sword Group has strengthened its cybersecurity and artificial intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of iDelta, a specialist in observability data and cybersecurity solutions based in Edinburgh. The strategic move significantly enhances Sword’s presence in the financial services sector while expanding its expertise across multiple industries. Founded as a micro-company, iDelta specializes in delivering bespoke data and…
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5th Planet Games forms partnership with Glomerk SA in Poland
COPENHAGEN: 5th Planet Games today announced a new partnership with Glomerk SA based in Poland; the agreement will see Glomerk provide a distribution capability covering Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. 5th Planet Games also announces an extension to the agreement with Nordisk A/S, which will see Nordisk extend its partnership to include distribution across…
CMB.TECH signs landmark agreement for nine ammonia-powered vessels
ANTWERP: CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext: CMBT) announced Monday it has entered into an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and MOL CHEMICAL TANKERS PTE. LTD. (MOLCT) for the construction of nine ammonia-powered vessels. These ships, which include some of the world’s first ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers and chemical tankers, are expected to be…
Arcadis acquires WSP Infrastructure Engineering GmbH
AMSTERDAM: Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, has announced its acquisition of WSP Infrastructure Engineering GmbH, a Germany-based engineering firm specializing in rail infrastructure, signaling, structural engineering, and software development. The acquisition, unveiled on March 20, is set to double Arcadis’ footprint in the German rail sector, an area poised…
Bureau Veritas announces the acquisition of GeoAssay
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces the acquisition of GeoAssay. This transaction cements Bureau Veritas’ position as the Metals & Minerals market leader in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer. Bureau Veritas’ Metals & Minerals operations aim to support our clients throughout the entire mining cycle, from mine to port….
Royal Vopak to allocate 1 billion euros to energy transition infrastructure
AMSTERDAM: Royal Vopak (Euronext: VPK) reaffirmed its strategic priorities at its Capital Markets Day, focusing on improving financial and sustainability performance, expanding in industrial and gas terminals, and accelerating investments in energy transition infrastructure. The company raised its operating cash return target to above 13%, up from its previous goal of over 12%. Vopak announced plans to…
Euronext scales up its SaaS offering with the acquisition of Admincontrol
AMSTERDAM: Euronext has entered into a definitive agreement with Visma to acquire 100% of Admincontrol, a leading provider of governance and secure collaboration Software as a Service (SaaS) solution in the Nordics and in the UK. On 8 November 2024, as part of its “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategic plan, Euronext outlined its ambition to scale up…
IDEX Biometrics unveils new strategy, appoints Anders Storbråten as CEO
OSLO: In response to a challenging fourth quarter in 2024, IDEX Biometrics has announced a new strategic direction and a change in leadership. The company’s board of directors recently completed a strategic review, leading to a significant shift in how IDEX will market its technology and products. The review highlighted IDEX’s competitive advantages in biometric access technology,…
Claranova enters negotiations to sell PlanetArt Division for up to $160 million
PARIS: Claranova, a technology group, has announced it is in exclusive negotiations with General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park fund and PlanetArt’s Management Team for the potential sale of its PlanetArt division. The transaction could value PlanetArt at $160 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, or approximately $180 million of equity value including excess cash and…
Norwegian Air Shuttle to purchase 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft
OSLO: Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (Norwegian) announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to purchase 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to the airline. This transaction marks a significant step in securing the company’s future fleet, enhancing financial flexibility, and increasing asset ownership to support long-term operational and strategic growth, alongside a reduction…
EQVA ASA acquires Austevoll Rørteknikk AS
OSLO: EQVA ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Austevoll Rørteknikk AS (ART). The acquisition will be executed by EQVA’s wholly owned subsidiary, EQVA Industrial Solutions AS (EIS), and aligns with EQVA’s growth strategy within industrial services and the aquaculture segment. The acquisition strengthens EQVA’s presence on Norway’s west coast, particularly…
Exosens to invest €20 million in expanding production capacity across Europe and U.S.
PARIS: In response to increasing demand, Exosens has announced a significant investment of €20 million over the next two years to expand its production capacity both in Europe and the United States. This investment will mark the establishment of Exosens’ first U.S. manufacturing site, dedicated to producing “Made in America” image intensifier tubes. The expansion aims to…