To bolster its cyber threat intelligence (CTI) offerings, Intel 471 has announced the acquisition of Cyborg Security, a company renowned for its advanced threat hunting tools and expertise. This strategic acquisition marks a milestone for Intel 471 as it aims to redefine intelligence-led threat hunting, positioning CTI as an essential element for effective and measurable…
Fast Fitness Japan acquires Eighty-8 Health & Fitness GmbH
TOKYO: Fast Fitness Japan Inc., the master franchisee of Anytime Fitness clubs in Japan, has expanded its global footprint by acquiring Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, GmbH. This strategic move grants Fast Fitness Japan the master franchisee rights for Anytime Fitness in Germany, with Eighty-8 continuing operations as a subsidiary. The expansion is bolstered by the…
EDGE acquires majority stake in CONDOR in Brazil
DUBAI: EDGE, a premier advanced technology and defense group, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies, a Brazilian leader in non-lethal solutions. This strategic purchase positions EDGE at the forefront of the global non-lethal technologies (NLT) sector, enhancing its capabilities and setting the stage for international expansion, particularly into the…
Ørsted secures licences to develop large-scale offshore wind farms in Australia
LONDON: The Australian Government has announced that it has granted a feasibility licence for Ørsted’s first offshore wind project in Australia and intends to grant a licence for a second project, subject to consultation. With the licences, Ørsted aims to develop large-scale offshore wind farms in Australia off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria, to be…
Bluejay Mining acquires Sedimentary Hosted Copper Project
LONDON: Bluejay Mining plc, a company listed on AIM, FSE, and traded on the Pink Market, has announced the acceptance of their application to expand the Mineral Exploration Licence 2015-08 for their Dundas Ilmenite Project in Greenland. The expansion, which will increase the licence area from 86 km² to 2,833 km², includes high-grade sedimentary hosted…
Martin Rosser is appointed CEO of Oriole Resources
LONDON: Oriole Resources (AIM: ORR) announced that Mr Timothy Livesey has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) and from the Board of Oriole with effect from end of 30 April 2024 to focus on his other business interests. The Company also announces that Mr Martin Rosser has been appointed as CEO and will join…
Public Policy Holding has acquired Lucas Public Affairs for initial $7.5 million
LONDON, UK: Public Policy Holding Company (AIM: PPHC), the government relations and public affairs group, has acquired Lucas Public Affairs LLC (LPA), a premier California-based public affairs firm, for an initial consideration of $7.5 million. The acquisition is immediately accretive to the Group’s underlying earnings, a statement noted. This is PPHC’s third significant acquisition since…
Safestay Plc has bought Hotel Lineros in a €2 million
LONDON: Safestay Plc (AIM: SSTY), the owner and operator of an international brand of contemporary hostels, announced the acquisition of the Hotel Lineros from Mr. Antonio Medina Molera, Ms. Carmen Fernandez Gude and A. MEDINA MOLERA, S.L.U. The property has 30 freehold bedrooms and is situated in the very centre of the ancient city of…
Halma Plc has acquired MK Test Systems for £44 million
LONDON: Halma Plc, the global group of life-saving technology companies, today announced that it has acquired MK Test Systems Limited (MK Test). Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Wellington, Somerset, UK, MK Test designs and manufactures safety-critical electrical testing technology. Its products are used globally to test the integrity of high voltage electrical systems in…
Touchstone Exploration to acquire Trinity Exploration and Production for £24.1 million
LONDON: Touchstone Exploration has agreed to acquire Trinity Exploration and Production, with the boards of both companies expressing their satisfaction over the terms of the all-share offer. The acquisition, structured as a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Act, will result in Trinity shareholders receiving 1.5 new Touchstone shares for each share they hold. Upon…
Mammoth Security acquires Adeva for $2.5 million
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: IMG’s subsidiary Mammoth Security has entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement today to acquire 100% of the shares in Adeva from its founders. Adeva is a national security provider with a highly focused team of technicians that offers a wide range of intelligent products and services, including access control barriers, CCTV…
Dubai unveils ambitious AI blueprint to transform into a global tech hub
Dubai has announced the launch of its comprehensive AI blueprint, a strategic annual plan aimed at leveraging AI to enhance global quality of life. The ambitious plan kicks off with the designation of a dedicated AI CEO for each government entity. Following this, Dubai will establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and WEB3 Incubator, poised to…