LONDON, UK: Bolt Bidco Limited, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, has agreed to acquire entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Blue Prism for 1,275 pence/share translating into acquisition value of £1.243 billion on a fully diluted basis. Blue Prism is a leading player in intelligent automation for…
TEAM plc buys Omega Financial Services for £4.0mn
LONDON, UK: TEAM plc announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Omega Financial Services Limited. Omega Financial is a Jersey-based IFA, specialising in retirement planning, mortgage advice, life assurance and bespoke investment advisory services. An initial consideration of £2.0 million is payable in cash, plus further deferred consideration of up to £2.0…
Sanofi to acquire Austrian Origimm Biotechnology GmbH
VIENNA, AUSTRIA: Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Origimm Biotechnology GmbH, a news release said. Origimm Biotechnology is an Austrian privately owned biotechnology company specializing in the discovery of virulent skin microbiome components and antigens from bacteria causing skin disease, such as acne. With this acquisition, Sanofi continues executing its global Play to…
How To Mentally Prepare For An Important Exam
It’s not uncommon for students to feel overwhelmed with stress when an exam is coming up. This can be especially prevalent if it is an important exam, such as the final in a course, which will determine whether or not you pass the class. While some jitters can be a positive thing as they can…
Skitude Holding changes name to Canopy Holdings
OSLO, NORWAY: Skitude Holding AS announced the proposal to change name to Canopy Holdings AS to reflect the company’s multi-brand strategy across destinations, attractions and seasons. Reference is made to the 30 November 2021 summon to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Skitude, where the company among others proposes to change name to Canopy Holdings….
Titomic buys European cold spray technology company, Dycomet
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) has acquired leading European cold spray technology company, Dycomet Europe B.V. Titomic will acquire all the issued shares in Dycomet and pay cash consideration to the vendors of €1.3m, with €1m being paid on completion and two equal deferred payments of €0.15m being paid 18 months and 36 months…
People Infrastructure to acquire Canberra IT recruitment business
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX:PPE) has completed the acquisition of the GMT Group of companies, trading as GMT People. GMT People was established in 1999 and is a Canberra-based recruitment business specialising in contract and permanent IT recruitment solutions for the Information Technology industry, covering the full range of Information Technology disciplines. It is…
Suncorp sells stake in RACT Insurance
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Suncorp Group (ASX: SUN) has completed the sale of its 50% interest in RACT Insurance to its joint venture partner, the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania Ltd (RACT), announced on 2 July 2021. As previously disclosed, the sale was for a cash consideration of $83.75 million and is part of the continued simplification…
DTC acquires UK-based Broadcast Wireless Systems for up to $8.5mn
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Codan Limited’s (ASX:CDA) subsidiary Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has acquired 100% of the shares in UK-based company, Broadcast Wireless Systems Limited (BWS) from BWS’ founders. The transaction is funded by Codan’s existing debt facility, which consists of an upfront payment of $3.7 million, with the possibility of an additional payment of up to…
David Wheeley appointed CEO of Pearl Global Limited
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Pearl Global Limited (ASX: PG1) announced the appointment of Mr. David Wheeley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) commencing in February 2022. Most recently David Wheeley has been General Manager of Cleanaway Waste Management’s Solid Waste Services in Queensland. Prior to this Mr. Wheeley has held a range of senior executives positions at Hynds…
David Chin appointed CEO of Livestock Improvement Corporation
AUCKLAND: The Board of Livestock Improvement Corporation (NZX: LIC) has appointed David Chin as the farmer-owned co-operative’s new Chief Executive Officer. David is currently LIC’s General Manager Operations and Service, on the co-operative’s Senior Leadership team, and is responsible for its laboratories, farms and the field teams that deliver services on-farm including artificial breeding, herd…
World’s first gaming division for celebrities and professional athletes launched
TORONTO: Complexity Gaming, a GameSquare Esports company, launched Complexity Stars, an exciting initiative that brings together gaming, esports, professional athletes and celebrities. Complexity Stars is the home of elite athletes and celebrities to elevate their profiles within esports and gaming through tournaments, content creation, and collaborations with Complexity players and streamers. Complexity Stars will debut…