NEW YORK: Renalytix plc announced the appointment of Ann E. Berman to its board of directors. She will chair the board’s audit committee and serve as member of the nomination committee, a news release said. Ms. Berman currently serves on the board of directors and as a member of the audit committee of Loews Corporation,…
AKKA Technologies and Modis unite to lead global engineering R&D market
PARIS, FRANCE: AKKA Technologies intend to combine AKKA with Modis to create a leading player in the global engineering R&D market, a news release said. Mauro Ricci, Chairman and CEO of AKKA, commented: “Today marks a turning point in AKKA’s history as we announce the creation of the number 2 global player in the smart…
Ignacio Salazar appointed Managing Director of Highfield Resources
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: The Board of Highfield Resources announced that the Company’s CEO, Mr Ignacio Salazar, has been appointed as Managing Director of Highfield Resources Limited and will join the Board with effect from 28 July 2021. Born and educated in northern Spain, and speaking five languages, Ignacio Salazar is an experienced international executive and proven…
ALS Limited buys 49% shares in NUVISAN for EUR 145 million
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: ALS Limited has bought an initial 49% shares in NUVISAN, a pharmaceutical testing business with operations in Germany and France, a news release said. ALS will initially acquire 49% of the equity in NUVISAN for consideration of EUR145 million. There is an exclusive ‘call’ option to acquire the remaining equity from 1 January…
Atos has completed the acquisition of IDEAL GRP
PARIS, FRANCE: Atos has completed the acquisition of IDEA GRP, a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system integrator and platinum-level solution partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software, headquartered in Finland. IDEAL GRP offers consulting, integration, software and maintenance services for businesses in the manufacturing sector. The acquisition will add a highly skilled team of approximately 100 experts…
Simplicity Esports and Gaming evaluates IPO in US
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company intends to list its common stock and warrants on The NASDAQ Capital Market or the NYSE American, a news release said. Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company (WINR) is an established brand within the esports industry, competing and streaming in popular games across different genres, including Apex Legends®,…
TSX Venture Exchange okays Blue Rhino’s acquisition of Zebediela Nickel Company
LONDON, UK: Blue Rhino Capital Corp has received conditional acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange for its proposed qualifying transaction, being the acquisition of the Zebediela Nickel Company (ZEB), a wholly owned subsidiary of URU Metals Limited. Pursuant to the Transaction, Blue Rhino will consolidate its share capital on a 2.3-for-1 basis, following which it…
C. Hunter becomes CEO of HomeTrust Bank, President of HomeTrust Bancshares
ASHEVILLE: HomeTrust Bancshares Inc., the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, announced that C. Hunter Westbrook will assume the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective September 1, 2021. At that time, Mr. Westbrook will also join the Boards of Directors of the…
Blackwood Partners and Nicola Wealth acquire another industrial land
TORONTO, ONTARIO: Blackwood Partners and Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWRE) acquired a 34-acre industrial development site located in Grimsby, southwest of Toronto. The acquisition, which closed July 26, 2021, marks the second co-venture deal by the partnership since Nicola Wealth acquired Blackwood Partners in late 2020. “This property is well-positioned with prominent frontage and exposure…
Neles to acquire Flowrox for Eur 40.9 million
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Neles has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox, a news release said. The purchase price of the valve and pumps businesses is EUR 40.9 million, payable in cash at closing, with an additional orders received-based earn-out consideration of up to EUR…
Beatrice Mary Nicholas appointed non-executive director at Cohort Plc
LONDON, UK: Cohort Plc, the independent technology group, announced the appointment of Beatrice Mary Nicholas as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 September 2021. Beatrice will also become a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. Beatrice has had a distinguished career in defence engineering and research. Most recently she was Director of Engineering…
Stephen Birrell joins Live Company Group board
LONDON, UK: Live Company Group plc has appointed Stephen Birrell as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, a news release said. Stephen is an experienced Non-Executive and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ascent Resources PLC and holds an Executive Director role at Ossian Energy Ltd. He has a BSc Honours in Applied Geology,…