AUCKLAND: Spark New Zealand has finalized the sale of its remaining 17% stake in Connexa, New Zealand’s leading mobile tower infrastructure business, to global investment group CDPQ for approximately $311 million. The transaction, which was contingent on regulatory approvals, has now been completed. The deal values Connexa consistently with previous New Zealand mobile tower EBITDAI…
Kingsrose Mining acquires Jakon Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in Finland
HELSINKI: Kingsrose Mining Limited (ASX: KRM) announced today that it has acquired the Jakon nickel-copper-cobalt project in Central Finland from Rio Tinto Exploration Finland Oy. The acquisition is part of Kingsrose’s strategic expansion under its Exploration Alliance with BHP in the region. The Jakon project spans 205 square kilometers, bringing Kingsrose’s total controlled area in…
Altech Batteries to acquire additional stakes in CERENERGY and Silumina Anodes
SUBIACO: Altech Batteries Limited (ASX: ATC) has announced a binding agreement to acquire additional stakes in the CERENERGY® and Silumina Anodes™ projects from Altech Advanced Materials AG (AAM). The deal, valued at approximately A$23.3 million, will see Altech increase its ownership to 75% in the CERENERGY® project and 100% in the Silumina Anodes™ project. Under…
Strategic investor acquires 11.6% stake in Equity Story
SYDNEY: Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX: EQS) announced on February 28, 2025, that Capital Haus Pty Ltd has acquired an 11.6% strategic stake in the company at 2.6 cents per share, matching the last traded price on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Capital Haus, a wealth management firm with offices in Australia, Dubai, and Switzerland,…
Superloop completes Uecomm acquisition, expands fiber network
SYDNEY: Superloop Limited (ASX: SLC) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Uecomm Pty Ltd (Uecomm) on December 9, 2024. This strategic move adds over 2,000 kilometers of high-capacity fiber assets to Superloop’s existing network. The acquisition includes 800 kilometers of owned duct infrastructure, providing connectivity to more than 1,900 buildings and approximately 50…
NAES & Gecko secure $100M deal to revolutionize American power grid with AI & Robotics
NAES, the largest independent power operator in the U.S., and Gecko Robotics have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the reliability and operational efficiency of American power production. The announcement follows President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on January 20th. The initial multi-year agreement, valued at over $100 million, includes an option to…
Rhombus acquires Dashdive to optimize cloud costs
SAN FRANCISCO: Rhombus, a leader in cloud-managed physical security, announced the acquisition of Dashdive, a SaaS platform specializing in monitoring and analyzing multi-tenant cloud service costs. The move aims to optimize cloud expenses and deliver more cost-effective solutions for Rhombus’ diverse global customer base. Rhombus has used Dashdive’s technology to gain insights into its cloud costs on…
hVIVO acquires Cryo-Store limited for £3.2 million
LONDON: hVIVO plc, a leading early-stage Contract Research Organisation specializing in human challenge clinical trials, announced the acquisition of Cryo-Store Limited for up to £3.2 million. The deal includes £2.7 million funded from hVIVO’s existing cash resources and up to £0.5 million in equity, subject to certain terms. Founded in 1999, Cryo-Store provides off-site, temperature-controlled…
Indivior PLC has appointed Joe Ciaffoni as CEO
LONDON: Indivior PLC has appointed Joe Ciaffoni, currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, as Chief Executive Officer. The terms of his appointment are subject to, and effective upon, the approval by shareholders of a new remuneration policy at the Company’s AGM in May 2025. Mr. Ciaffoni, 53, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive…
Investment Evolution Credit offers to acquire Credit Canary for £4 million
LONDON: Investment Evolution Credit (AQSE: IEC), a global fintech group specializing in online consumer loans, announced today that it has made an offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Credit Canary Ltd, a UK-based private limited company specializing in AI and software development for consumer credit services. The proposed acquisition is valued at…
ServiceNow acquires Quality 360 to bolster manufacturing capabilities
STOCKHOLM: ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, has announced the acquisition of the Quality 360 solution from Advania to strengthen its foothold in the manufacturing sector. Quality 360, originally developed on the ServiceNow platform, will enhance quality management within the ServiceNow Manufacturing Commercial Operations (MCO) solution, providing manufacturers with proactive, data-driven insights to tackle…
Eppinger Technologies to divest rotary table product line
NEW YORK: Eppinger Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision tooling solutions, announced Tuesday an agreement to divest its rotary table product line. As part of the deal, the company will retain exclusive distribution rights for the products in North America after commercialization. The divestment is part of Eppinger’s strategy to focus on its core product…